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724 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1658027 6 units · 4 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 724 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 1922
2 or more units
6 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 1922
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area7,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1658027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
724 16th Ave Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
April 24, 2009

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story apartment building at 724 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Aaron Katz, has a documented history of substantial renovations and maintenance work since its construction in 1922. Most recently, in January 2024, a new steam boiler was installed and in August 2022, sewer repairs were completed. The building underwent significant improvements in 2010, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations in all six units, window replacements throughout, and extensive electrical upgrades, with multiple permits issued for various electrical works totaling over $200,000 in improvements. A soft-story retrofit completed in 2015 brought the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property has a history of addressing serious maintenance issues, including a large-scale wood member replacement project in 2011 to address dry rot, and more recent window replacements in 2022. In 2018, the building underwent significant common area maintenance, including the replacement of deteriorated lightwell stairs at a cost of $30,000. The building had some maintenance challenges in 2002-2003, when multiple housing code violations were documented regarding heating, fire safety, and building conditions, including lead paint concerns, though these were all resolved by March 2003. Between 2008-2010, there were several complaints regarding unauthorized construction work and water shutoffs, particularly in connection with unit renovations, though these issues appear to have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 724 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
7thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2092 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
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

724 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) May 01
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 824598-202308, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintMay 01
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 156328 , serial no 824598-202308

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