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16-20 Sharp Pl

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0122027A 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16-20 Sharp Pl 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 1926
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1926
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area15,996 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0122027A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven Greenberg 1555 D Park Ave Emeryville CA 94608
Last sale
October 18, 1988

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18 Sharp Pl, San Francisco, CA 94109
16 Sharp Pl, San Francisco, CA 94109
20 Sharp Pl, San Francisco, CA 94109
1145 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 16-20 Sharp Place in Russian Hill, constructed in 1926, has undergone significant safety and modernization work in recent years, particularly addressing fire safety systems and the addition of dwelling units. Most notably, between 2022 and 2023, the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system with pull stations, smoke detectors, and the installation of 59 sprinklers throughout the ground floor. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program, achieving Tier 4 compliance, with work officially marked as complete and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) in 2023. Recent fire safety violations regarding sleeping area requirements and an alarm system maintenance issue were promptly addressed and abated.

The property has seen substantial improvements to its infrastructure, including the addition of three ADUs on the ground floor, complete with new plumbing, electrical, and heating systems. Extensive electrical system upgrades were completed throughout the building between 2014-2023, including new wiring, receptacles, and smoke detector installations in multiple units. Historical violations from 2004-2008 concerning fire safety systems, electrical work, and plumbing requirements were all resolved, and the building has maintained an active response to recent safety inspections. Although there have been periodic fire safety complaints and false alarms, including three incidents in 2023, these have typically been resolved quickly, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance and improvement record suggests active management attention to safety and habitability requirements, particularly in response to historical violations and the city's mandated programs.

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Risk rating

How 16-20 Sharp Pl'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
8thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1042 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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16-20 Sharp Pl event timeline

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