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3700 16Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2614008 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 Corona Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

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 3700 16Th St 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 1959
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1959
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area5,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2614008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Johnston Kinney Zulaica Llp 101 Montgomery St Ste 1600 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
November 09, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3700 16th Street in Corona Heights, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, was constructed in 1959 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020, a critical seismic safety improvement that had previously faced compliance issues in 2019-2014, when the property was cited for not meeting the San Francisco Building Code requirements. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including a roof replacement in 2012 (following a 2002 installation of a 4-ply t&g roof system), replacement of 20 windows in 2002, and updates to the garage facilities in 2016 with the installation of three sectional wood doors and electrical openers.

Historical records from the early 2000s show the building faced multiple building and fire code violations in 2002, including issues with weather-proofing, stairs, the central alarm system, and window repairs, though these were all abated by April 2003. The property has undergone routine inspections since then, with the most recent documented inspection being a scheduled routine inspection in 2010 that remains active. There have been several 311 calls in 2024 regarding various issues, primarily related to MTA parking traffic signs and illegal postings, with the most recent being about improper affixation and defacement of signs. The building's fire incident record shows only two medical assist calls with no civilian injuries recorded. The property's soft-story retrofit status is now listed as complete with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

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Risk rating

How 3700 16Th St'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
4thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 334 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3700 16Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 03
Municipal transportation agency
paint shop request for service

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