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1339 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1771006 5 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1339 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.

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 1924
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,959 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1771006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
673 6th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
October 08, 2019

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1339 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Aqua Horizons LLC, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work (as a Tier 4 building) in 2020, along with comprehensive fire safety upgrades including the installation of sprinklers throughout the building between 2021-2022, fire alarm system enhancements, and related plumbing and electrical work totaling over $100,000 in documented improvements. The property underwent substantial interior reconfigurations in 2019-2020, including the conversion of an old gym space to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), modifications to Unit #2, and changes to common areas including bike parking and laundry facilities.

Recent tenant complaints and violation history indicate several previous maintenance and safety concerns, particularly between 2001-2011, including issues with fire escapes, weatherproofing, and flooring in Unit #4 - though all these violations were officially abated by 2002-2011. There were also several construction-related disputes in 2020-2022, including concerns about unpermitted work and compliance with COVID protocols, though most recent work appears to have proper permits. A notable tenant buyout occurred in October 2022, with an offer of $25,000 to one tenant. The building has experienced occasional false fire alarms or system malfunctions, though no actual fire incidents have been recorded. Recent completion of multiple safety and infrastructure upgrades, including a new main sewer line and electrical panel replacement in 2022, suggests the building is currently maintaining proper compliance with safety codes, though past tenant complaints indicate some recurring issues with communication about utility service interruptions.

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Risk rating

How 1339 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
7thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1388 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1339 16Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Electrical Permit Dec 05
Replace main panel for apartment #1 and the 60 amp.
Complete
Building PermitOct 26
Installation of 9 fire sprinklers at new manager office and relevance egress according to 202202238543 per nfpa 13 2016

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