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607 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1627025 4 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 607 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 1916
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1916
Total area6,955 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1627025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cikes Fmly Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Cikes Maria Trustee 190 Forest Side Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
060101

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Included addresses

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1617 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1609 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
607 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
1601 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1609 A Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1609 B Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 607 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1916, contains 4 units and includes a retail space (17th & Balboa Market) that is part of its mixed-use classification. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation completed in 2021 involving a kitchen and laundry room remodel (cost: $17,000) which included electrical work (new subpanel) and plumbing updates. Other notable building improvements include a furnace replacement in 2012 and electrical system upgrades in 2006-2007, though the building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a serious electrical issue in December 2005 requiring emergency repairs to the meter socket.

The building has a documented history of various complaints and some code enforcement issues. Of particular concern is an active complaint filed in September 2024 regarding vehicle damage to the front entry door. Past complaints include unauthorized renovation work in 2007, concerns about garbage disposal accessibility (2006), and multiple recent reports of garbage overflow issues around the property in late 2024 and early 2025, suggesting ongoing waste management challenges. The retail portion of the building, currently operating as 17th & Balboa Market, has maintained its grocery store use since at least 1986, with proper ABC licensing in place. While there is a record of three fire incidents, none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage.

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Risk rating

How 607 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
10th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.6%
Moderate concern 47.7%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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The story over time

607 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 11
Remove and replace 100 amp panel due to bus bar fire damage panel is located inside store and main service disconnect outside the building
Issued
311 RequestFeb 06
Parking on sidewalk

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