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4300 17Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2626014A 3 units · 2 fl · 1953

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4300 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 1953
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,544 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2626014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pluta Scott
Mailing address
4300a 17th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
072619

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Initial analysis

Located in the Corona Heights neighborhood, 4300 17th Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1953 that currently contains three units, including a recently added ADU. The property owner, Scott Pluta, has undertaken several significant improvements to the building since 2021, including a comprehensive electrical upgrade in early 2023 that increased service to 400-amp with four meters, multiple HVAC installations (new furnace and mini-split heat pump systems), and substantial plumbing renovations. Major construction work has included the removal of an interior load-bearing wall, installation of exterior stairs for fire safety, and various unit improvements including a kitchen remodel and bathroom renovations. The building underwent permitted modifications to its garage and common areas, and while there was one construction-related noise complaint in August 2022, the property has maintained compliance with building regulations.

The most recent developments include plumbing permit extensions in January 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance or system upgrades. The property's planning records indicate previous attempts to subdivide the lot and construct additional units, though some applications were withdrawn or disapproved. In terms of safety, there has been one recorded fire incident involving a smoke detector activation with no fire or injuries, and a historical fire complaint regarding combustible materials from 2014 that was promptly resolved. Recent 311 calls predominantly relate to external issues like street cleaning and urban forestry matters, with several cases in 2024 concerning garbage and debris that were resolved through regular city services. The building's systems have received regular attention through permits and inspections, indicating proactive maintenance by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 4300 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

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
50th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

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 63.2%
Moderate concern 31.9%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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4300 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
Public works
bsm request for service
311 RequestMay 22
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