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1335 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1771005 5 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1335 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 1924
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,959 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1771005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Optimal Partners
Mailing address
2300 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
051921

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, 1335 16th Avenue is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Optimal Partners. The property has undergone significant improvements over recent years, most notably a comprehensive renovation in 2021 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, along with electrical rewiring throughout these units and a soft-story retrofit completed in 2017, demonstrating commitment to structural safety and modernization. The building received a new roof in September 2021, with associated plywood replacement, and various plumbing upgrades were completed in early 2023 to finish previously permitted work. Historical records show attention to maintenance issues, including back stair repairs in 2008 and vinyl siding work in 1991.

The property has experienced minimal regulatory issues, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in 2002 related to fire escape maintenance, gas meter requirements, and stair repairs - all of which were resolved by July 2002. There have been isolated complaints regarding unauthorized business use in 2008 and 2010, both of which were promptly addressed. Recent tenant concerns primarily involve parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued between 2024-2025 for driveway blocking, though these are unrelated to building conditions. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with no active violations or ongoing complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1335 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
34th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 985 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.7%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 30.7%
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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The story over time

1335 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 15
Work category: 1m; install a new ductless mini split heat pump system and a new 240v circuit for outdoor unit heat pump. outdoor unit will be place behind his building mounted on wall only to serve unit #1 in apartment building.
Issued
Building PermitMay 08
Interior remodel at unit 1 to combine adjacent storage area, x 2 in kind window relacement. new finishes, lighting, elecrical througout storage area.

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