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4344 17Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2646054 6 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 4344 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 1961
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area5,691 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2646054
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sst Investments Llc
Mailing address
1256 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
030317

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Initial analysis

4344 17th Street is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by SST Investments LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most notable recent work being a completed seismic retrofit in 2016 as part of San Francisco's mandatory soft-story program, with final modifications completed in 2018. The property has maintained active unit improvements, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels in different units between 2001 and 2015, with substantial electrical upgrades completed in 2008 including rewiring for units 2, 5, and 6, with 30 lights, switches, and receptacles installed.

The building has experienced several regulatory inspections and minor violations, primarily related to fire safety equipment, including fire extinguisher maintenance and gas utility shutoff tools, though all issues were promptly addressed and abated. Historical planning records show attempts to explore lot split options, which were ultimately withdrawn or disapproved. Recent maintenance and service calls between 2019 and 2025 have primarily concerned typical urban issues such as graffiti, noise complaints, and routine building services, with one documented sewage backup issue in 2020 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. Emergency response records show no significant fire incidents or civilian injuries at the address. The property's soft-story retrofit program completion status is listed as Tier 3, with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 4344 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
18th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 285 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 severity forecast
No violation 63.4%
Moderate concern 26.2%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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4344 17Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Jun 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 17
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