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715 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 715 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area1,588 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1659001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fai Hai Yee Wing Trust
Mailing address
Fai Hai Yee Trust 717 16Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051895

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 715 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910, currently owned by the Fai Hai Yee Wing Trust. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring sewer system issues, with the most recent incident occurring in August 2024 involving a sewage back-up discharge from a side sewer vent, though there was no overflow upon arrival and only water recorded in the trap. Another sewer-related problem was documented in April 2022. There have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with the most recent occurring in September 2023 involving a Honda Civic that was subsequently towed. The property has also experienced some landscaping challenges, particularly with tree maintenance, as evidenced by multiple reports in 2023 regarding tree basin backfilling and root damage to the sidewalk, though one such issue from July 2021 is still listed as "Open accepted."

A notable housing complaint was filed in July 2010 regarding possible illegal in-law construction and overcrowding in the building, though this case was marked as "Not Active" by January 2012. The building's more recent service history includes various parking-related incidents, including a citation for driveway blocking in August 2023. Other routine municipal services have been documented, such as general street and sidewalk cleaning in July 2021 and regular tree maintenance activities. While most recent service calls have been resolved promptly, the recurring nature of sewer issues and ongoing tree maintenance needs suggest some infrastructure and landscaping challenges affecting the property.

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Risk rating

How 715 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

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
50th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 76.5%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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715 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 08
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestJul 08
Public utilities commission

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