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1407-1409 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6594029 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1407-1409 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6594029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Marilyn Messina Etal Succ T 721 N Capitol Ave San Jose CA 95133
Last sale
October 22, 1987

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1409 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1407 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1407-1409 Dolores Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by the Anita Messina Trust 1989, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over its lifetime. Most notably, in December 2024, permits were issued for a substantial interior renovation involving the removal of plaster ceilings in both units, to be replaced with more modern 5/8" sheetrock, representing a $20,000 investment in the building's interior. Other historical improvements include the installation of underground electrical service in 2005, reroofing work in 1995, and a rear stair replacement project in 1988 (though the latter was cancelled).

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with all completed permits suggesting proper building upkeep. The property's external environment has experienced occasional municipal issues, including a manhole cover problem in 2008, instances of loose garbage cleanup in 2018, and a recent sidewalk parking violation in 2023, though these were street-related issues rather than building-specific concerns. While there are no records of tenant buyouts at either unit, and the most recent significant building work (the ceiling renovation) suggests ongoing investment in the property, it's worth noting that some historical permits from the 1980s and 1990s (for rear stairs replacement and reroofing) are listed as cancelled or expired, though these may have been properly completed under different permits or methods.

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Risk rating

How 1407-1409 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
60thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1407-1409 Dolores St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 27
Revision to permit 202508183269. interior remodel to (e) dwelling units on 2/f and 3/f including 2 (e) kitchens and bathroom and add 1 new bathroom per unit (2 total). add roof deck a top 2nd floor projection. rebuild rear stair in revised configuration. replace all windows and doors on 2nd and 3rd
$150,000 · Issued
Planning RecordOct 01
Revision to 202508283269: 1. Rebuilding stairs in rear yard, no change in height. Fire wall to remain. 2. Horizontal addition on first floor infilling area under existing second floor sunroom. New media room, bedroom, and full bathroom on first floor. Building will remain as two units. 3. Expanding garage door to 10 ft per SEC 144(b)(1). 4. Changing all street facing windows from (e) wood to (n) acw. No change in operation or window size. 5. Adding 3 new skylights to roof. 6. New deck on 3rd floor on existing structures. Setback from side yard.

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