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4059 17Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2648042 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 4059 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,233 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2648042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Babbitt-Camino Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Babbitt Mike G & Camino Nil 4059 17Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092016

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4059 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2502 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 4059 17th Street in Corona Heights, owned by the Babbitt-camino Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1910. The most recent major work was completed in 2022, involving the replacement of cedar shingles with Hardiboard cap siding and associated repairs at a cost of $30,000. Between 2013 and 2014, substantial updates were performed including a complete rewiring of the building with a 200-amp service upgrade, new plumbing systems for two bathrooms and kitchens, and the installation of radiant heat. These improvements demonstrated a significant investment in modernizing the building's infrastructure, totaling approximately $100,000 in 2012 alone. The property has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, including a plumbing permit that expired in 2013, and there was a complaint in 2021 regarding unauthorized exterior lighting installation that was reportedly too bright. Historical permits show various other improvements including stair repairs, a 76 sq. ft. addition, and attempts at more extensive renovations in 2008 that were withdrawn.

Recent activity in the immediate vicinity of the building, though not directly related to its condition, has shown increased reports of garbage and debris issues in late 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning needs. While these external environmental factors are worth noting, they relate more to neighborhood conditions than to the building's structural integrity or tenant amenities. The property successfully completed a condo conversion process, with approvals showing participation by Goldstein, Gellman, et al and David Gellman. The building's documented history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrading, with most recent work focusing on external improvements and modernization of essential systems, though some historical permits from earlier decades have expired without record of completion.

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Risk rating

How 4059 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
88th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 75.5%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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The story over time

4059 17Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestMay 10
Homelessness and supportive housing

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