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1235 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734006 6 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1235 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,868 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mccarthy/Patton 2017 Revoc
Mailing address
2086 12th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1235 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mccarthy/patton 2017 Revoc, was constructed in 1960 and is two stories tall. The property has undergone significant recent upgrades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2024 when all six units received electrical panel replacements, along with the installation of a new house panel in the foyer. Prior improvements include a comprehensive sewer and house trap replacement in January 2025, a $15,000 kitchen remodel in Unit 4 in 2019, and various unit-specific renovations between 2015 and 2019, including kitchen and bathroom updates in Units 2 and 4. The building has seen considerable maintenance and structural work, including roof replacement in 2014 and partial structural strengthening with hardy panels added to the foundation in 2012, suggesting active maintenance by the current ownership.

The property's historical records from 2000-2009 show routine apartment inspections, all of which were successfully completed and closed. While there were several building violations noted in 2000 and 2002 regarding fire safety and security requirements, these were promptly addressed and abated within a month. The most recent inspections and permits indicate active management and regular updates to ensure compliance with current codes. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of regular upgrades and prompt attention to infrastructure needs, particularly focusing on electrical systems in recent years, suggesting a commitment to maintaining modern safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1235 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
17th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1239 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.0%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 45.2%
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

1235 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 28
Bathroom remodel
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 15
Work category: 1p; removed shower valve installed new shower valve and upgraded drain

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