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1695-1699 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6636012 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1695-1699 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6636012
Ownership

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

Owner name
1695-1699 Dolores Street Ll
Mailing address
Latham Sandhy K Po Box 14021 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
081418

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1699 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1697 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1695 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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AI summary

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1695-1699 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1908, contains 4 units and includes retail space. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance activities over the past decades, most notably a recent accessibility enhancement in 2023, which involves installing new door hardware and a ramp on the Dolores Street side at a cost of $4,500. Previous major works include window repairs due to wood rot on the third floor in 2017, reroofing in 2012, and a complete rear staircase replacement in 1999.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges over its history, including a serious heating system failure in 1996-1997 when the furnace was disconnected due to improper location and ventilation issues. In 2016, there was a documented problem with ceiling plaster collapse in the main building that had worsened over time. The property has also experienced various violations that were subsequently resolved, including issues related to fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers), gas utility shutoff tools, and interior surface repairs, with the most recent resolved violations dating back to 2016. More recent concerns have primarily revolved around parking violations and sidewalk accessibility issues, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking or parking on the sidewalk between September and November 2024. Additionally, there was an instance of illegal short-term rentals reported at the property, which was subsequently abated. While the building has experienced several historical maintenance issues, recent permits and improvements suggest ongoing attention to property upkeep, though the concentration of recent parking enforcement calls indicates ongoing challenges with the surrounding area's parking management.

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Risk rating

How 1695-1699 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Number of units

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.8%
Moderate concern 29.3%
Severe concern 31.9%
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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1695-1699 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 27
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMar 31
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