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167 16Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376014 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 167 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area3,318 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yang Mark C
Mailing address
167 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
030613

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 167 16th Ave, owned by Mark C. Yang, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910 in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The property underwent substantial renovation and modernization in 2009-2010, including a major $350,000 addition and interior renovation that created a new in-law unit on the ground floor, reconfigured parking, and updated kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities across multiple floors. This renovation was accompanied by complete updates to plumbing (including three bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, new sewer, and radiant heating), electrical systems (new wiring, fixtures, and 200-amp service), and roofing work costing $8,000. Prior to these improvements, the building had a voluntary lateral force upgrading permit in 1995 for seismic safety improvements, though this permit expired without recorded completion.

More recent records from 2019 to 2024 show ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure around the property, including responses to pavement defects and sewer service requests. There has been a notable pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2019 and 2024. The most recent incidents occurred in late 2024, with at least one resulting in a parking citation. While these parking matters are external to the building itself, they represent a recurring neighborhood issue that affects access to the property. The building's recent history shows no major structural or safety concerns, and all significant permits from the 2009-2010 renovation have been properly completed, suggesting proper maintenance of building systems.

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Risk rating

How 167 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 14.6%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

167 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Mar 22
Blocking driveway cite only
Silver - Nissan Altima - 7YDH002

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