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4151 17Th St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2650001 7 units · 3 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 4151 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 1904
2 or more units
7 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 1904
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area7,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2650001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Edward C Sins Po Box 5075 San Jose CA 95150
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

4151 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
14 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
6 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
10 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
12 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
8 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 3-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 4-14 Eureka Street in Corona Heights, built in 1904, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 under San Francisco Building Code Chapter 34B, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements as a Tier 4 building. Recent improvements in 2024 include comprehensive commercial updates with plumbing and electrical work to support a new deli and coffee station, though these modifications occurred in an adjacent retail space at 4151 17th Street rather than within the residential building itself. The property has a documented history of addressing various maintenance issues, including multiple dry rot repairs in the 1990s and a reroofing project in 1997.

The building experienced several violations and complaints in the early 2000s, all of which were resolved by 2005, including issues related to roof debris, stairs requiring repair, and security system certification. Fire safety systems have been actively maintained, with the most recent violation regarding the alarm system being abated in March 2019. While there have been multiple alarm activations recorded (mostly related to system malfunctions), no civilian injuries have ever been reported. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as garbage and debris, illegal postings, and sidewalk parking concerns, which have all been addressed through standard municipal procedures. The building's current owner, Edward C Sins Trustee Trust, has generally complied with all major regulatory requirements, including the 2016 soft-story retrofit and various building permits for maintenance and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 4151 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
13thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 303 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4151 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 22
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 24
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