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1385 16Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1771017 6 units · 3 fl · 1954

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1385 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 1954
2 or more units
6 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 1954
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1954
Total area5,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1771017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Goh Jimmy & Sharon Jen Trus 17 Egret Way Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
July 11, 2019

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1385 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset was constructed in 1954 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2014 involving concrete grade beams, moment frames, and plywood shear walls to enhance seismic safety. In 2019, substantial modernization work was performed, including a comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodeling project ($25,000), electrical panel upgrade with fire-rated partitions, and the installation of a new 200-amp main service system for all units. The building received important maintenance attention with plumbing upgrades in 2020, specifically replacing bathroom fixtures and kitchen sinks. Historical records from 2010 indicate previous issues with dry rot on stairs and railings in the back deck area, though these repairs were addressed.

Recent activity in and around the building has been predominantly related to parking violations, with multiple incidents of blocked driveways reported between 2023 and 2024. While most of these complaints were resolved through official citations, there were some instances where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Three street cleaning-related complaints were filed in 2024, though these appeared to be primarily related to construction activity in the vicinity rather than building-specific issues. The building's last documented housing inspection in 2001 showed no actionable violations. Overall, the property appears to have received regular maintenance and safety upgrades, particularly in terms of seismic compliance and electrical infrastructure, with no significant recent building-specific complaints or violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 1385 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 866 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1385 16Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 13
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 03
Parking on sidewalk

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