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1530 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6615041 6 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1530 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 1905
2 or more units
6 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 1905
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area6,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
George Fragakis 1950 Matzen Ranch Cr Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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Initial analysis

Located in Noe Valley, 1530 Dolores Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 and owned by Acton Dolores LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $75,000 to enhance seismic safety. The property has a history of stair maintenance issues, with multiple repairs to rear wood stairs serving as a second means of egress occurring between 2003 and 2013, including a $24,000 replacement project in 2013. Plumbing infrastructure has been maintained with sewer lateral replacements in 2018 and 2008, and the electrical system received upgrades with a 2004 200-amp underground conversion.

The building experienced a notable period of maintenance challenges in 2003-2004, receiving multiple housing code violations including issues with egress obstruction, lead paint hazards, and various building maintenance concerns. These violations were ultimately abated by August 2007. Between 2006 and 2018, the property underwent various improvements including Unit 5 renovations in 2007 (kitchen and window upgrades), and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including three parking violations on the sidewalk between September 2023 and February 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The most recent significant building-related service request was a sewage backup issue in June 2023, which was resolved. The building has completed all major safety requirements, including the soft-story retrofit and associated compliance measures, and has maintained active responses to infrastructure needs as demonstrated by recent permits and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1530 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
21stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1484 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1530 Dolores St event timeline

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2023
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