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701-703 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659001 2 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 701-703 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 1940
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 1940
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 built1940
Total area3,294 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1659001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Goldstein Robert S & Sandra 701 - 703 16Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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701 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
703 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 701-703 16th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by Robert S & Sandra S Goldstein. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2018, which included a comprehensive bathroom remodel in the upper unit with new fixtures and washer/dryer installation, along with the enclosing of a second-floor deck with walls and a roof, totaling an investment of $25,000. Essential infrastructure upgrades have been consistently maintained, including a sewer repair in 2017, electrical system improvements with new dedicated circuits in 2018, and a complete reroofing project in 2010 costing $14,250. Earlier renovations include a significant kitchen remodel in 2004 for $45,000, and necessary safety maintenance was performed in 2011 with the replacement of a lightwell stair due to dry rot.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization, with no recorded building code violations or complaints. The property has had some minor local incidents documented through 311 calls, primarily related to general street and sidewalk issues such as abandoned vehicles and graffiti, but these external matters have been resolved promptly through appropriate city services. The only fire-related incident on record was a power line issue with no civilian injuries reported. The recent history of the property suggests active management and timely responses to both maintenance needs and external concerns, with no significant safety or habitability issues recorded. The building has also been involved in technology upgrades, with multiple approved permits related to Verizon's installation of wireless equipment on a PG&E pole within the public right-of-way adjacent to the property between 2004 and 2007.

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Risk rating

How 701-703 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
75thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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701-703 16Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 29
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestMar 10
Abandoned vehicle

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