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1488-1490 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6600007 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1488-1490 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6600007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael Homann 3144 Birmingham Dr Glen Carbon IL 62034
Last sale

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1488 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1490 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1488-1490 Dolores Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, built in 1908 and currently owned by Christiane Homann Trustee. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to the roof, with three documented reroofing projects: in 1989 ($24,000), 2006 ($24,000), and most recently in 2016 ($11,500). A significant infrastructure upgrade was completed in 2004 with the conversion from overhead to underground electrical service. A notable structural modification occurred in 1995, involving the removal of brick footing at the front, replaced with concrete footings and stairs.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk and driveway obstruction, particularly by parked vehicles, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2020 and 2024. This includes three documented instances of sidewalk parking in 2022-2023, though most were resolved through citations or warnings. A fallen tree incident was reported and resolved in February 2024, and there were some sewer-related markings noted in July 2021. The surrounding area has also faced occasional maintenance challenges, including a reported instance of human or animal waste in June 2024, though this complaint was closed due to insufficient information. While most recent complaints have been addressed through proper channels, they primarily relate to street-level issues rather than building-specific concerns, and the property's structural and major systems appear to be regularly maintained according to permit records.

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Risk rating

How 1488-1490 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
68thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 601 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1488-1490 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 01
Date last observed: 31-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit;
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