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451 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1528011 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 451 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,158 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1528011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poha Properties Llc
Mailing address
5340 E Anderson Dr Scottsdale AZ 85254
Last sale
042806

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 451 16th Avenue, owned by Poha Properties LLC, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably a complete reroofing project in June 2023 costing $19,000, which suggests recent investment in building maintenance. Other major improvements include a $75,000 porch and deck renovation in 2001, electrical system upgrades in 2003 including a new 200-amp main panel, and plumbing repairs in 2008 involving the replacement of deteriorated kitchen sink waste and sewer stack components.

The building's recent history shows ongoing attention to maintenance and improvement, particularly the recent roofing work. In addition to building permits, there have been multiple street-related incidents recorded through 311 calls, with a notable cluster of parking enforcement requests between June 2023 and early 2024, primarily related to vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. An open pavement defect issue was reported in August 2023, which may require attention from city services. While the parking violations occurred primarily on the street rather than directly affecting the building, they may indicate challenges with on-street parking availability in the area. The property has not experienced any reported tenant buyouts, and the building's mechanical systems appear to have received appropriate upgrades over time, with particular attention paid to structural elements like roofing and safety systems like electrical wiring.

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Risk rating

How 451 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
67th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

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 73.5%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

451 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 23
Reroofing
$19,000 · Complete

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