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1296-1298 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6551008 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1296-1298 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6551008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Eric & Shen Chiehying
Mailing address
1008 Crestview Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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1296 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1298 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1296-1298 Dolores Street is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922, currently owned by Eric Huang and Chiehying Shen. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2021-2023. Major improvements included a comprehensive interior remodel of bathrooms and kitchens, addition of new bathrooms on the second and third floors, window replacement, and the addition of a roof deck - all completed under a $200,000 permit in 2021. This was followed by additional modifications in 2022 to revise interior layouts and add a new bedroom. Recent exterior work, completed in 2023, involved replacing stucco surfaces and garage doors.

The building underwent significant upgrades to its systems, including a complete electrical overhaul in May 2022 with new panel boards and wiring, and a plumbing renovation that included extensive bathroom and kitchen updates, installation of new water heaters, and radiant heating systems. An electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps was completed in May 2023. Notably, there was a concerning electrical issue reported in May 2023 regarding improper wiring connections that could pose a fire hazard, though this complaint is listed as not active. In 2021, the building received violations related to lead-based paint, weatherproofing repairs, and interior surface issues, which were abated by July 2023. The property has also experienced some construction-related complaints, including reports of work being done beyond permit scope and renovations without proper permit posting in early 2022, both of which were resolved by November 2022.

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Risk rating

How 1296-1298 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
26th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.5%
Moderate concern 55.0%
Severe concern 15.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1296-1298 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
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