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2392-2396 16Th Ave

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2344A019D 4 units · 2 fl · 1945

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2392-2396 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 1945
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1945
Total area4,085 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2344A019D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donald D Chen & Stephanie P
Mailing address
Chen Donald D & Chan Stepha 200 Robinwood Ln Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
081518

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2392 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2394 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2396 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 2392-2396 16th Ave is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, containing 4 units and built in 1945, with a combination flat and retail space. The building's most significant recent work occurred in 2018 when multiple electrical system upgrades were attempted, including the replacement of fused service and sub-panels with circuit breakers across three separate permits, though these became expired without confirmation of completion. A set of comprehensive building violations were documented in May 2011, covering multiple safety and maintenance issues including the need for handrail installations, fire extinguisher recharging, window frame repairs, lead paint concerns, and various other compliance matters, all of which were officially abated by June 16, 2011. Prior to this, the building underwent reroofing work in 2005 at a cost of $6,900, and in 2011, additional handrail modifications were performed to comply with safety requirements.

More recently, the property has been involved in relatively minor municipal issues, including multiple 311 calls regarding street maintenance and parking concerns between 2020 and 2025, with the most recent complaint in September 2024 regarding faded street signage still showing as open. Notably, a Cottage Food Operator permit was approved for 2396 16th Ave to establish "L.H. Bakeshop," allowing for a home-based business within the existing dwelling unit. The building's historical records demonstrate a pattern of addressing maintenance and safety requirements when documented, with all major violations from 2011 being resolved within approximately six weeks.

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Risk rating

How 2392-2396 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
7th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 47.2%
Moderate concern 31.9%
Severe concern 20.9%
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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2392-2396 16Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 13
Garbage and debris
mattress

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