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1556-1558 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6618002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 1556-1558 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6618002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Maria E Castillo 2020 Trust
Mailing address
Castillo Maria E, Ttee 40 Justin Dr San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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1556 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1558 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1556-1558 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Maria E Castillo 2020 Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Major structural work includes a foundation upgrade ($25,000) and main sewer line replacement completed in 2013, as well as multiple exterior improvements such as roofing replacement (2005), extensive window work (2003), and siding repairs. The property has seen two notable sets of violations related to unpermitted construction: a series of complaints in 2009 regarding unauthorized work on rear stairs that required abatement, and more recently in 2021 concerning alleged unpermitted framing for a rear deck/stairway enclosure, though these complaints were marked as not active. Compliance improvements include electrical upgrades with conversion from overhead to underground service in 2004, and a Ufer ground installation in 2013.

Recent activity on the property has primarily involved maintenance and code compliance matters, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 mainly relating to street cleaning, parking issues, and general urban maintenance concerns. Two combustible materials complaints were investigated and found to have no merit in 2013. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure elements like stairs, windows, and utilities, with the most substantial recent work being the 2013 foundation and sewer line projects. It's worth noting that while there have been recurring issues with unauthorized modifications, each instance has been addressed through the appropriate regulatory channels, typically resulting in compliance corrections.

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Risk rating

How 1556-1558 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
12th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.6%
Moderate concern 38.4%
Severe concern 24.9%
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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1556-1558 Dolores St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2021
DBI Complaint Mar 08
Date last observed: 07-mar-21; time last observed: 2:00 pm; floor: 2; unit: 1556 or 15; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling abandoned/derelict structure; work w/o permit; ; additional information: anonymous please. there is illegal unpermitted framing for a rear deck / stairway enclosure at the back of this duplex..;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMar 08
Date last observed: 07-mar-21; time last observed: 2:00 pm; floor: 2; unit: 1556 or 15; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling abandoned/derelict structure; work w/o permit; ; additional information: anonymous please. there is illegal unpermitted framing for a rear deck / stairway enclosure at the back of this duplex..;

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