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1227 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6534028 3 units · 2 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1227 Dolores St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1911
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1911
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6534028
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
1227b Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
September 03, 2002

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1227 Dolores St in Noe Valley is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by John F. Breen. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs and improvements over the years, with particular attention needed in the 1990s to address termite damage and dry rot issues, including foundation capping work in 1998. More recent upgrades include an electrical system modernization through an underground conversion project completed in 2004, which involved installing a grounding system and bonding water heaters and gas lines.

The building has experienced recurring issues with water management, particularly in the basement area, as evidenced by complaints about flooding due to neighboring property mud infiltration in 1995 and subsequent foundation-related repairs. There was a notable incident in 1996 regarding unsafe metal chimneys that were reportedly held together with wire. More recent concerns primarily relate to external issues such as parking enforcement matters, with multiple documented cases of driveway blocking between 2018 and 2023. The most recent building-related complaint is from November 2021 regarding a collapsed sidewalk, which remains open. Additionally, there is a planning record indicating a proposal to convert the three one-bedroom apartments into a single flat with parking, though the status is listed as "Closed - Informational." The property's permit history shows regular maintenance activities, including reroofing work in 1995 and 1997 and interior improvements such as kitchen cabinet installation in 1992.

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Risk rating

How 1227 Dolores St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
35thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1221 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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