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16 Waverly Pl

Financial District North, SF 94108 0225028 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16 Waverly 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area2,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0225028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Man & Chee Heung Chan L
Mailing address
Lui Lai Man & Chee Heung Ch 3007 20Th St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
050500

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 16 Waverly Place, constructed in 1907, contains three residential units and commercial space, currently owned by Lai Man & Chee Heung Chan L. The property has experienced several significant code compliance issues in recent years, most notably an *active violation from January 2023 regarding an unpermitted awning installation* and a *2017 violation concerning unpermitted construction of a wooden addition in the light well area*, which was addressed through permit #201808248292 in 2018. The commercial space has undergone multiple changes, including a 2016 conversion to a massage establishment, which required special approval to ensure compliance with zoning regulations, particularly maintaining store front visibility and customer clothing requirements.

The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements dating back to 1988-1989, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, stair repairs, and electrical upgrades. In 2010, electrical work was completed to install a new house meter for common areas, including a 60-amp panel and associated lighting and receptacles. Recent activity around the property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to street cleaning and garbage issues, though these generally relate to public space maintenance rather than building conditions. The property has experienced five false fire alarms throughout its history, with one documented intentional fire incident, though no civilian injuries were reported in any of these incidents.

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Risk rating

How 16 Waverly 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

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
57th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 62 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 57.9%
Severe concern 4.6%
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

16 Waverly Pl event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Dec 13 Serious
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
Fire IncidentNov 01
700 False alarm or false call, other

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