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1238-1240 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1735044 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 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 1238-1240 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area1,723 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1735044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Oatis Taylor
Mailing address
1238 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062017

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1238 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1240 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1238-1240 16th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by Oatis Taylor. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2014-2015, including comprehensive electrical system upgrades (new floors, service upgrade, smoke detectors), extensive plumbing work (installation of multiple bathrooms, kitchens, drains, new gas lines, water service, and sewer lines), and the addition of two fireplaces. Noteworthy sustainable features were added in 2015 with the installation of two solar PV systems consisting of 30 modules, and a radiant heating system with condensing boiler was also installed during this period.

Of particular concern are two active building-related issues: a current complaint filed in January 2024 alleging potential discrepancies with a roof deck's size and safety features (parapets and rails), and a 2015 complaint regarding an incorrect wall installation at level 2 in place of the required guard rail. The building has experienced recurring issues with blocked driveways, with five documented incidents since 2019, though these are primarily parking enforcement matters. Several street space and sidewalk repair permits were issued in 2015, suggesting infrastructure improvements outside the building. The property underwent a substantial rear addition and reconfiguration of both units, including the addition of four bathrooms, as part of a 2014 building permit approved under Graham Architects, with subsequent revisions to address safety concerns about deck parapets.

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Risk rating

How 1238-1240 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
31th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1030 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.6%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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1238-1240 16Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 25
Blocking driveway cite only
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