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1796 Dolores St

Glen Park, SF 94110 6657062 3 units · 2 fl · 1975

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1796 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 1975
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area3,284 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6657062
Ownership

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

Owner name
Terry Paul & Gayline Merle
Mailing address
Terry Paul & Gayline Merle 1796 Dolores St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94119
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1796 Dolores Street is a 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood, owned by Terry Paul & Gayline Merle and constructed in 1975. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a complete reroofing in 2015 ($10,000), window and facade upgrades in 2014 ($25,000) involving the replacement of 24 front windows and facade siding with stucco, and a kitchen cabinet replacement in Unit 1 in 2004 ($1,200). The building has experienced minimal violations, with only one documented issue in 2000 regarding the posting of gas meter instructions, which was promptly resolved within a week.

Recent history shows consistent maintenance and upkeep of the property, though there was a complaint in 2016 regarding improper street cleaning by construction workers that affected neighboring properties. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls from 2021-2024, primarily concerning parking violations and street cleaning issues, with multiple reports of illegal parking and double parking incidents, particularly in late 2021. In 2023, there were several general cleaning and graffiti-related service requests, all of which were resolved. The building's permit and planning records indicate regular maintenance and updating of building systems, with no ongoing violations or unresolved complaints on record, suggesting responsible property management and adherence to local regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1796 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
16th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.8%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 34.0%
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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1796 Dolores St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 11
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestOct 24
Parking on sidewalk

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