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1255 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734010 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 1255 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 1972
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 built1972
Total area3,852 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lin-Pineda Amy & Pineda Lui
Mailing address
1255 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011414

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1255 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Lin-pineda Amy & Pineda Lui, has undergone several significant changes and faced various challenges since its construction in 1972. Originally a hotel, the building was converted to apartments in 1991, following a series of compliance inspections. The property has experienced several notable incidents, including fire damage requiring repairs in 1985, the removal of illegal office partitions in 1988, and dry rot repairs in 1996. A gas houseline extension was completed in 2011, representing the most recent major infrastructure work.

The building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1999, 2002, 2009, and 2018, with various violations identified and subsequently abated. These violations have included fire safety issues (requiring smoke detector installation and fire extinguisher recharging), security concerns (such as deadlatch lock requirements), and plumbing issues (including drainage pipe capping). The property has also faced more recent challenges, as evidenced by a 2024 sidewalk defect report and a 2021 mold and mildew complaint that was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division. While there was one recorded fire-related incident involving a smoke detector malfunction, it resulted in no civilian injuries. The building's permit history shows a mix of completed, cancelled, and expired permits, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance work throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 1255 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
18th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1224 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 32.5%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 54.7%
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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1255 16Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 05
Blocking driveway cite only
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