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123-125 16Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376003 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 123-125 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area2,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laura Y Kim Trust Of 1998
Mailing address
Laura Y Kim, Trustee Po Box 250862 Glendale CA 91225
Last sale
102114

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123 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
125 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 123-125 16th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. Built in 1912 and currently owned by the Laura Y Kim Trust Of 1998, this flats-and-duplex style building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The most recent major infrastructure work was completed in February 2016, when the building's sewer main and curb trap were replaced, marking an important update to the property's plumbing systems. In 2015, the building received some exterior improvements, including the installation of five new vinyl windows and the completion of street space permits. The property's maintenance history also includes a completed roofing project from 1996, though this permit has since expired.

Recent activity relating to the property includes two 311 calls in late 2023 and early 2024. The most recent call, made in September 2024, was related to a Rent Board issue concerning late fees and penalties, which was resolved when the caller was informed that their charges had been waived. Prior to this, in November 2023, there was a report of an abandoned vehicle near the property (a white Nissan Versa), though this was resolved quickly when the vehicle was no longer present upon inspection. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and updates, with particular attention paid to windows and plumbing systems in recent years, though no major structural or safety concerns have been recorded in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 123-125 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

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
49th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.3%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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