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4860-4862 17Th St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1287016 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4860-4862 17Th 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1287016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Boatwright Joy Yi
Mailing address
4860 17th St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
011013

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4860 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94117
4862 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 4860-4862 17th Street, owned by Joy Yi Boatwright, has undergone several significant improvements since it was constructed in 1909. The most recent major work includes a complete reroofing project completed in May 2024 at a cost of $12,000, and the installation of a roof-mounted 3.6 kW solar PV system with 9 panels and an inverter in July 2023. The building has seen substantial electrical upgrades, including a 225-amp overhead panel upgrade in 2022 and the installation of a battery system with solar panels in 2023. Historical improvements include a significant renovation in 2010 involving kitchen and bathroom relocations, plumbing work, and electrical updates to the top floor unit, costing $49,000.

The property has maintained reasonable upkeep over the years, with windows being replaced in 2016 and various maintenance issues addressed promptly. There were some fire safety violations noted in 2006 regarding fire proofing and extinguisher maintenance, but these were abated within three months. Recent building complaints have been minimal, with a 2006 issue regarding peeling exterior paint being the most significant. The building's systems have been updated regularly, including plumbing improvements with water heater replacement and new gas installations in 2016 and 2013 respectively. The property has experienced typical urban neighborhood issues as evidenced by 311 calls, including reports of tree root damage to sidewalks (2023), graffiti (2023), and some trash collection issues, though most of these cases have been resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 4860-4862 17Th 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
53th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.9%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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4860-4862 17Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 25
Garbage and debris

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