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791-797 16Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659017 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 791-797 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 1920
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area4,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1659017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fu Qtip Trust
Mailing address
Fu James C H & Clancy Alice 2493 Gerald Way San Jose CA 95125
Last sale
052014

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791 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
797 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
795 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
793 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 791-797 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Fu Qtip Trust, consists of 4 units and was constructed in 1920. The property has undergone several significant maintenance works over the years, with the most recent being a reroofing project completed in June 2024 at a cost of $37,489. Previous major works include a $2,000 dryrot repair to the rear staircase in 2009, and an earlier reroofing project in 2001 costing $11,680. The building has experienced notable safety and maintenance concerns, particularly regarding stairwell conditions. In 2003, multiple violations were recorded related to stair repairs, egress obstructions, and fire safety issues, all of which were abated by October 2003. A similar issue was documented in 2008 when complaints were filed about unsafe rear service area stairs, which were not resolved until August 2009.

The building's history includes routine housing inspections in 1998, 1999, and 2003, which likely contributed to identifying various maintenance needs. More recently, the property has seen minimal building-specific issues, with no active violations or complaints on record since 2009. However, there have been several 311 calls in the vicinity of the property between 2020 and 2024, mostly related to general street cleaning, graffiti removal, and parking enforcement. Two false fire alarms were recorded at the address, though no civilian injuries were reported in either incident. The recent completion of the roofing work in 2024, combined with the resolution of all past violations, suggests that the property is currently maintaining active compliance with building codes, though the historical pattern of stair-related issues may warrant attention to ongoing stair maintenance and safety measures.

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Risk rating

How 791-797 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
37th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 17.6%
Severe concern 9.3%
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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The story over time

791-797 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 04
Reroofing.
$37,489 · Complete

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