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1614-1616 Laguna St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0687016 2 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1614-1616 Laguna 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 1960
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area6,988 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0687016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hosoda Living Trust
Mailing address
Satoru & Carolyn K Hosoda T 161 Collins St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
043004

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Included addresses

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1596 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1614 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1616 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1596 Post Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1960, currently owned by Hosoda Living Trust and containing two residential units. The building is undergoing significant proposed changes, with a filed permit in June 2024 for a 2,132 square-foot third-floor addition that would increase the structure's height from 27'3" to 38'8", including three new bedrooms, two new bathrooms, and a garage expansion. This proposal also includes remodeling of existing spaces, notably converting the second floor from 2,375 square feet into a four-bedroom unit with increased bathroom facilities. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with major work including window replacements in 2012 (16 windows), reroofing projects in 1989 and 2008, and historical uses including a ground-floor produce business in 1987.

Recent environmental challenges are evident from multiple 311 calls between September 2024 and January 2025, primarily relating to encampments and garbage issues in the vicinity, particularly affecting street and sidewalk conditions. While these incidents do not directly impact building safety, they reflect current neighborhood conditions. The building's fire incident history shows two alarm activations - one due to malfunction and another false alarm, with no civilian injuries reported. The proposed third-floor addition, which is currently under review, represents the most significant change to the building's structure in decades, potentially adding substantial new residential capacity to the property.

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Risk rating

How 1614-1616 Laguna 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
86th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.8%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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1614-1616 Laguna St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Encampment
Encampment
Plumbing PermitApr 07
Work category: 1p; add installing two on demand water heaters to permit # pw20260317394

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