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1346 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1770032F 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1346 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1770032F
Ownership

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

Owner name
New California Land Company
Mailing address
2214 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 1346 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by New California Land Company, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, including mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building completed in 2016 at a cost of $110,000. Recent notable issues include the removal of an unauthorized deck flooring and fence in a southside lightwell in late 2022, which was addressed through building permit #202210285408. The property has seen substantial interior upgrades between 2011-2014, including a major electrical service upgrade to 400-amp in 2013, multiple unit renovations with kitchen and bathroom improvements, window replacements, and plumbing system updates. Historical violations and complaints have primarily revolved around fire safety and maintenance issues, including problems with fire escapes, smoke enclosure doors, and a garbage chute in the year 2000, as well as concerns about lead dust and paint containment during 2008 renovations.

The building's infrastructure has been progressively modernized through various permits, including sewer line replacement (2013), comprehensive electrical improvements, and multiple plumbing system upgrades. Recent building maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior areas and parking concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations and sidewalk blocking in late 2024. The property has maintained generally good standing with building inspections, though there were some compliance issues noted in 2013 regarding renovation work and temporary facilities. The most recent inspections and permits indicate active management of the building's systems and prompt response to building code requirements, though there have been recurring issues with parking violations and street maintenance outside the property boundaries.

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Risk rating

How 1346 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
2th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.7%
Moderate concern 61.5%
Severe concern 14.8%
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

1346 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 15
No violations; affidavits received.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintApr 10
Alarm Systems

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