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221-223 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1417003 4 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 221-223 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 1915
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area3,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1417003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence & Christina Quong
Mailing address
Lawrence L & Christina Quon 11059 Broadway Terrace Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
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221 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
223 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 221-223 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1915 and is currently owned by Lawrence & Christina Quong. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the years, with the most recent electrical upgrade occurring in 2008 that installed a new 200-amp main service with five meters. Prior to that, in 2006-2008, various stair and porch repairs were completed, totaling over $8,500 in improvements. In 1987, the building underwent a major code compliance renovation, and in 1995, a reroofing project was initiated.

The building had a notable cluster of violations in April 2001, primarily related to fire safety and lead paint concerns, including the need for smoke detectors in stairways and the lobby, plumbing and electrical issues, and lead paint hazard notifications. These violations were officially abated by August 29, 2001. A subsequent routine inspection in 2009 identified concerns regarding self-closing devices and handrails, which were also addressed. One unauthorized remodeling complaint was filed in 2006 but was resolved relatively quickly. More recently, there have been multiple parking-related incidents outside the building, with several reports of driveway blocking between 2019 and 2023, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the vehicles in these cases. The property has also seen several incidents of abandoned vehicles on the street, with varying outcomes between 2019-2023. Planning records show a proposed (but withdrawn) project in 2013 for installing a new driveway gate and curb cut, while recent street cleaning and parking enforcement issues have been managed through normal city processes.

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Risk rating

How 221-223 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
18th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 31.8%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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The story over time

221-223 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 26
Roof debris left in the attic when the roof work was done. no proper clean up. asbestos, lead and aire quality concern. there are kids in the building
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 17
Reroofing that started yesterday that has no proper containment

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