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747 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659008 2 units · 2 fl · 1985

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 747 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 1985
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1985
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1985
Total area3,718 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1659008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John & Donna Loftus Trustee 9 Westgate Dr San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
January 06, 2017

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 747 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Loftus Family Trust, was constructed in 1985 following the completion of a demolition permit in July 1984. The 2-story structure has experienced various maintenance and quality of life issues over recent years, with particular attention needed on sewer system problems, having documented two sewage backup incidents in 2020, and more recently in November 2021. The property has also been affected by graffiti, most recently noted in February 2024 on a fire police call box, and has experienced environmental health complaints that were transferred to the Department of Public Health in April 2020.

The building's vicinity has seen recurring issues with illegal parking, with the most recent incident reported in October 2024. Between 2019 and 2024, there were multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the area, though in each case, the vehicles were no longer present when authorities arrived. A gas leak incident was recorded at the property, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the structure appears to be maintained through regular permitting requirements, including some permits from 1984, the pattern of sewer issues and unauthorized parking suggests ongoing infrastructure and neighborhood management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 747 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

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Neighborhood location

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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 12%
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

747 16Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 02
All work at 749 16th ave, top floor: remodel two bathrooms in kind like for like. one of the bathroom has a bathtub + the other bathroom has a shower. each bathroom approx 45 sqft.
$22,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 02
Two bathroom remodel in kind. one bathtub and one shower. one shower pan.

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