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16-18 Heather Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1042028 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16-18 Heather Ave 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 1949
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1949
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area3,477 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1042028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kelly Michael A & Patricia 3406 Clay St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 21, 2011

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16 Heather Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
18 Heather Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential property at 16-18 Heather Ave in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood is a 2-story building constructed in 1949, currently held by the Kelly Family Trust of 2011. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades, with the most recent work completed in 2019 focusing on a lower unit kitchen remodel including new windows ($30,000), and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. In 2011, substantial improvements were made to the upper unit including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the addition of a new exercise room and bathroom at the garage level, along with important structural work including foundation bolting ($60,000). Earlier renovations included electrical service upgrades in 2006 with new 100 amp services and subpanels installation, and in 1991, repairs were made to address dry rot around the front balcony.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved exterior maintenance and neighborhood-related issues, with several open cases in 2024 concerning tree maintenance, shrub visibility issues, and a public health request. The building appears to be structurally sound with regular maintenance of essential systems, as evidenced by the timely replacement of furnaces and air systems in 2011. While there have been multiple 311 calls in the vicinity during 2024, they mostly pertain to street and sidewalk conditions, and urban infrastructure issues, rather than direct building concerns. The only recorded fire incident was a false alarm, showing no actual fire-related incidents at the property.

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Risk rating

How 16-18 Heather Ave'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
80thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 54 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

16-18 Heather Ave event timeline

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

2019
Plumbing Permit Jul 01
Work category: 2pa; rough-in kitchen sink drain, rough-in ice maker, install accessible gas cock for range. trim out kitchen sink
Complete
Electrical PermitJun 20
Kitchen rewire , 6 recccesed lights 2 switches , appliances

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