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600 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1629039C 2 units · 2 fl · 1918

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 600 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 1918
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1918
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area2,979 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1629039C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
600 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 600 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1918 and is currently owned by Dennis M. and Loretta W. Lim. The building's maintenance history shows several completed improvement projects, including a roof replacement in 2018 costing $8,500, and a redwood fence replacement completed in 1996. Recent incidents suggest some infrastructure and environmental concerns, with notable events in 2024 including sewage discharge from a side sewer vent in July (which was subsequently resolved), a damaged tree reported as "about to fall" in September (still open as of the report date), and multiple incidents of garbage and debris accumulation in the vicinity, with five such reports between October and December 2024, most of which were resolved. A fallen tree incident from October 2023 was resolved, and there was a graffiti incident in February 2023 that was also resolved. The building had minimal fire-related incidents on record, with only one false alarm noted, and no civilian injuries reported. The property has undergone various minor administrative actions, including a street space permit issued in 2018 and historical horizontal and fence-related permits from the 1990s. A public works referral related to Verizon's fModus was filed in 2019 but was subsequently canceled.

The recent pattern of garbage and debris issues concentrated in 2024, along with the damaged tree and sewer discharge incidents, may suggest some ongoing maintenance and environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building. However, it's important to note that most reported issues have been resolved through normal channels. The building's structural maintenance, as evidenced by the roof replacement and fence improvements, shows attention to basic infrastructure upkeep, while historical permits indicate responsible property management practices over time.

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Risk rating

How 600 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
38thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1395 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

600 16Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Apr 07
Solarapp+ approval: sa202603132454 - installing 18 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 7.92 kw. installation of 18 440 panels and 1 solaredge 7600 inverter
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Electrical PermitApr 07
Solarapp+ approval: sa202603132454 - installing 18 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 7.92 kw. installation of 18 440 panels and 1 solaredge 7600 inverter

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