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1204-1206 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1735054A 3 units · 1 fl · 1923

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
Above average
avg 1.1
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1204-1206 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1923
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area1,578 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1735054A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Siu Lilly Sole Member 58 West Portal Ave Box 104 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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1204 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1206 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1455 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1204-1206 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1923, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over the past few decades, with the most notable being a major set of violations in 2017 that required comprehensive remediation. In May 2017, the property received multiple citations related to plumbing, fire safety, and interior maintenance issues, including concerns about fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, structural maintenance, and lead paint hazards. These violations were ultimately resolved by May 2018 through various building and plumbing permits that included ceiling repairs, dryer vent replacements, water heater strapping, and drainage pipe repairs, with associated costs of approximately $2,600.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various structural and safety concerns, including a front stairway steps replacement in 2006 and a gas houseline extension project in 2011. Earlier permits from the 1980s and 1990s indicate compliance with previous inspections, though those records are now expired. More recently, there have been multiple street cleaning and debris removal requests in the vicinity of the property between late 2024 and early 2025, including reports of garbage, electronics, and yard waste, along with two encampment-related incidents in December 2024. A pavement defect complaint from December 2024 was addressed by construction management, and a general service request to the Recreation and Park Department was cancelled when it was determined to be unnecessary.

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Risk rating

How 1204-1206 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.8%
Moderate concern 25.7%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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The story over time

1204-1206 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Sep 29 Serious
600 Good intent call, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
311 RequestAug 26
Blocked sidewalk

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