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1670-1672 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6637003 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1670-1672 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 1964
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6637003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard & Francine Spinali
Mailing address
Spinali Richard & Francine 2350 Crestmoor Dr San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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1672 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1670 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1670-1672 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, owned by Richard & Francine Spinali, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2024, work began on Unit #3 to address violations, including kitchen and bathroom renovations with new fixtures, though these improvements were initially prompted by a November 2023 complaint regarding safety precautions during window replacement work at the rear of the building. Prior to this, the building underwent substantial window and structural maintenance in 2018, including the replacement of all 8 facade windows and repairs to address dry rot, with total improvements during this period exceeding $110,000.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, particularly regarding plumbing and safety systems. Notable issues in 2020 included problems with lighting in common areas, a loose handrail, and drainage concerns, while 2019 complaints highlighted problems with the intercom system and drainage infrastructure. A particularly concerning pattern emerged in 2018 involving multiple complaints about mold, water leaks, and structural work safety, which appeared to involve unauthorized removal of sheet rock. The property has also required various infrastructure repairs, including sewer line maintenance in 2019 and multiple window replacements to improve energy efficiency. Historical records show attention to fire safety, with a combustible materials issue recorded in 2008 that was resolved in 2009. A current active violation from July 2020 remains on record regarding a loose drain cover at the exterior.

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Risk rating

How 1670-1672 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
2th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.7%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 53.1%
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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The story over time

1670-1672 Dolores St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 18
Unit #3: to comply with complaint #202316501, installation of new sink and cabinets in the kitchen and new sink cabinet, also new vanity in the bathroom like for like. to comply with 202044411
$15,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 18
Unit #3: installing a bathroom faucet, p-trap and 2 new angle stops. in the kitchen new p-trap, basket strainer, new sink faucet and 2 angle stops.

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