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146-148 16Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1375039 2 units · 4 fl · 2003

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 146-148 16Th 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 2003
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2003
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors4
Year built2003
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1375039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
148 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
May 31, 2017

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148 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
146 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 146-148 16th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was completed in 2003 and is currently owned by Tina Curatolo Robertson. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of dry rot problems affecting both the structure and shed at the rear of the property. In 2024, the building required multiple repair permits totaling $75,000 to address these issues, including work on the shed ($25,000), siding replacement ($25,000), and window replacements ($9,000). These repairs are in response to a July 2024 complaint investigation revealing unauthorized construction and height modifications of the rear shed, which resulted in an active building violation. The building's maintenance history also shows attention to interior improvements, with a completed bathroom remodel on the third floor in 2010 that included plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property's original construction in 2002 included the installation of a fire sprinkler system and associated fire safety equipment. Historical records indicate some initial construction disputes regarding building height and compliance with approved plans, with violations filed in September 2002 concerning excessive height (41'3" instead of the approved 40') and unauthorized removal of walls and joists, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's external environment has faced various municipal issues over the years, including sidewalk damage from tree roots (2020-2022), though these concerns were primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. Recent 311 calls have documented various neighborhood issues including parking violations and tree maintenance needs, but these are unrelated to the building's structural or safety conditions.

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Risk rating

How 146-148 16Th 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
95thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
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

146-148 16Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Mar 10
To comply with nov# 202426673: repair the one-story, non-habitable shed in kind at the rear of the property. replace the electrical wiring in the storage shed while keeping the existing circuits. installing new wiring for plug and light circuits according to code.
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