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351 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1449011 2 units · 3 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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 351 17Th 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
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,428 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1449011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Walter Jason C & Lauren O
Mailing address
351 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042419

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 351 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Walter Jason C & Lauren O, has undergone significant recent renovations and maintenance since its construction in 1912 as a flats and duplex structure. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the property received comprehensive bathroom upgrades in both units, including the conversion of a tub to a shower and the installation of floor heating in three bathrooms, along with a $24,000 re-roofing project completed in January 2024. The building underwent a substantial transformation in 2012 when it was legally converted from a single-family dwelling to a two-unit building, followed by extensive renovations including a 2008 conversion of basement space into garage space and major electrical upgrades. The property has seen improvements in sustainability with the installation of a solar power system in 2016.

Recent records show various maintenance and service calls, including a sewage backup incident in September 2024 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. There have been multiple parking-related complaints in recent years, primarily regarding vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. The building's fire safety history includes one false alarm incident in 2009, and while there was a fire exit blockage complaint in April 2009, it was determined to have no merit. All major building permits and plumbing work indicate that the property has generally been well-maintained, with proper inspections and completion of various modernization projects.

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Risk rating

How 351 17Th 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
99th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.0%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 1.7%
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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351 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Feb 20
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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