Free SF apartment background check

163-165 16Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376013 2 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 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 163-165 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ju Jeffrey K
Mailing address
163 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012408

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

163 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
165 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 163-165 16th Avenue, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1909 and currently owned by Jeffrey K. Ju. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent major work involving window replacements facing the street in compliance with notice of violation #202175310, as indicated in the planning records. Both units have received substantial interior updates: unit 163 underwent bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2009 ($8,500), while unit 165 was renovated in 2007 ($12,000) including bathroom and kitchen improvements, with associated electrical work for the 2007 renovations valued at $12,500. Earlier improvements include a kitchen remodel in 2006, reroofing in 1995, and important safety upgrades in the 1990s including voluntary lateral force upgrading on the first floor (1994), rebuilding of the rear fire stair (1991), and installation of vinyl siding on the back of the building (1988).

The building's recent history shows minimal internal issues, though there have been some exterior concerns. A noise complaint regarding amplified sound electronics was filed in September 2024, and there were multiple reports of pavement defects on the street near the property in 2019 that required temporary patching. Historically, there were some issues with trash receptacle management in 2008-2009 when garbage cans were reportedly left out continuously, but these appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained compliance with building codes and requirements, as evidenced by the completed window replacement project and the various permitted improvements that have been properly documented and completed over the years.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 163-165 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
93th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 82.3%
Moderate concern 14.8%
Severe concern 3.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

163-165 16Th Ave apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

163-165 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 13
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement

See all 1 events

Full history back to 2025 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 163-165 16Th Ave apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 163-165 16Th Ave
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.