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1370 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1770030 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1370 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 1925
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1770030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seto Nora B Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Nora B Seto 1359 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1370 16th Ave in the Inner Sunset, owned by Seto Nora B Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance issues since its construction in 1925. Most notably, Unit 1 received substantial renovations in 2021, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel with electrical upgrades including lighting, receptacles, and a 60-amp sub-panel installation, along with plumbing improvements. More recent maintenance work includes the replacement of the clay house trap and lateral, and furnace replacement with flue repair completed in October 2024.

The property has experienced recurring sewer issues, with the most recent complaint filed in September 2024 regarding sewage leaking from the garage, following a similar problem reported in 2020 that affected neighboring properties. There have also been recent concerns about unauthorized renovations in July 2024, involving hammering and removal of materials from Unit 4, and an unpermitted installation of a tankless water heater creating vibration issues. Historical records reveal a pattern of maintenance challenges, with multiple violations documented in 2001 related to electrical, fire safety, and security issues, all of which were abated by October 2001. The building has undergone routine inspections and several 311 calls related to plumbing issues, parking violations, and general maintenance, with the most recent plumbing-related incidents occurring in 2020, 2022, and 2023. While a fire complaint from 2017 was found to have no merit, the building's maintenance history shows a need for ongoing attention to plumbing systems and building upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1370 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
46th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 806 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 68.6%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 12.3%
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

1370 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Oct 23
Replace clay house trap and lateral
Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 07
Furnace replacement and flue repair.

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