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16-18 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187009B 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16-18 Ashbury 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 1923
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,610 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1187009B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alvan Robert Teragawachi Re
Mailing address
98 Santa Clara Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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16 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
18 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 16 Ashbury St in Park North, constructed in 1923, has undergone significant electrical system upgrades in recent months, including the complete replacement of knob-and-tube wiring in various living spaces, with the most recent work completed in November 2024 and another related permit issued in December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure improvements, with a building use permit recorded in 1982 for flats use.

The property has experienced various urban challenges typical of its location, with several 311 calls logged between 2021 and 2025. These include multiple reports of pavement defects (January and April 2021), graffiti incidents (July 2012, November 2022), and abandoned furniture (August 2024). Of particular note was an encampment that required clearance in July 2021. More recently, in early 2025, there was a report of loose garbage and debris, though this was resolved with no work needed. The building's systems modernization, particularly the electrical rewiring work completed in late 2024, represents a significant improvement to the property's infrastructure and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 16-18 Ashbury 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
73th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.8%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 14.9%
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

16-18 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Dec 26
Knob and tube to new wiring
Complete
Electrical PermitNov 12
Rewire knob and tube for sitting room dining room hallway bathroom and bedroom

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