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1609-1617 Anza St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550001A 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1609-1617 Anza St 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 1926
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1926
Total area3,072 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph/Pallivathucal 2013 T
Mailing address
Catherine Joseph Trustee 14 Lorita Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
103113

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1617 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1611 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1609 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1613 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1615 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The four-unit apartment building at 1609-1617 Anza St in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, built in 1926 and currently owned by Joseph/pallivathucal 2013 T, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable challenges over the past two decades. Recent work includes a substantial electrical upgrade in 2015, increasing service from 100A to 200A and installing new electrical panels, as well as comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in both 2015 and 2013. Of particular concern was a serious water leakage and mold issue reported in September 2020, which resulted in multiple violations including damaged ceilings, water heater problems, and interior surface issues; while these violations were marked as abated in December 2021, they raise questions about the building's maintenance history. The building has undergone regular maintenance and safety updates, including seismic strapping of water heaters in 2008, installation of motion sensor lights in stairways in 2010, and multiple window, stair, and roofing improvements between 2003 and 2015.

Historical records show the building has experienced various compliance issues, including a 2015 electrical complaint regarding improper installation and a 2013 plumbing violation for unauthorized remodeling work. In the year 2000, the building was cited for several violations that were subsequently resolved, including security lock requirements and electrical wiring issues. The property has been the subject of multiple parking enforcement cases in recent years, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The most recent recorded issues primarily involve routine municipal service requests for street cleaning and parking enforcement, with no recent fire incidents or hazardous conditions reported.

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Risk rating

How 1609-1617 Anza St'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
11th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1533 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.9%
Moderate concern 10.8%
Severe concern 21.3%
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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1609-1617 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 17
Blocking driveway cite only
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