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4082-4084 17Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2623088 8 units · 2 fl · 1971

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 4082-4084 17Th 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 1971
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 1971
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 built1971
Total area6,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2623088
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Janet Harden Succ Trustee 17 Cooke Ct Belleville NT K8N5N
Last sale

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4084 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4082 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 4082-4084 17th Street in Corona Heights, owned by the Coyle Richard J Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1971. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018 (as a Tier 3 building) costing $190,000, following earlier attempts and a $110,000 withdrawn permit in 2017. Other major construction work included reroofing in 2017 ($35,000) and multiple restoration attempts in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2005, the building underwent a comprehensive routine inspection that revealed multiple fire safety and building code violations, including issues with smoke enclosure doors, handrails, fire extinguisher maintenance, and alarm systems, though these were all abated by April 2005. More recent developments include four graffiti incidents reported between October and December 2024, though their resolution status varies. The building has experienced four alarm system activations (including a CO detector and cooking fire) that were determined to be non-emergency situations. Housing complaints from 2002 noted issues with the front door lock, intercom system, and plumbing concerns, all of which were promptly addressed.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both immediate concerns and larger structural challenges, such as the recent completion of the soft-story retrofit which represents a significant investment in building safety. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by various 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning and parking issues, though these are external to the building itself. Recent graffiti incidents in late 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, while the cessation of housing violations since 2005 indicates improved compliance with building codes. The most recent documented issue is an open case regarding waste on the property from November 2023, which appears to be an external matter rather than a building maintenance issue.

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Risk rating

How 4082-4084 17Th 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
11thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 310 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4082-4084 17Th St event timeline

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