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16-18 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2776007 2 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16-18 Hoffman Ave 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 1959
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area2,308 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2776007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Klein Ophir D
Mailing address
16 Hoffman Ave # 16 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
102504

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18 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
16 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 16-18 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley, constructed in 1959, has undergone several significant modifications and faced some notable issues over the years. Most recent maintenance includes a water heater replacement in September 2022, though this permit has since expired. Between 2002 and 2003, the property underwent substantial improvements including backyard deck and stairs replacement ($12,000), basement renovations including bathroom construction ($10,000) and storage area finishing ($500), and two roofing projects (one cancelled and one completed at $6,000). A concerning incident occurred in 2001 when a complaint was filed regarding unauthorized construction of an illegal basement unit, though this issue was marked as not active on the same day.

The property has experienced recurring parking issues, particularly in recent months, with multiple 311 calls regarding driveway blocking between 2020 and April 2024. There were three such incidents in 2023-2024 alone. The most recent complaints include a noise report related to entertainment activities in June 2024, which was shared with the event producer for awareness. The building's exterior infrastructure has also faced challenges, including a collapsed sidewalk incident reported in July 2020 that involved a sunken utility cover and damaged curb wing, and a defaced parking sign in 2021. Additionally, there was a documented case of illegal short-term rental activity that has been closed and abated. The property's proximity to various urban activities is evident from the range of 311 calls, though most issues have been promptly addressed and resolved by relevant authorities.

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Risk rating

How 16-18 Hoffman Ave'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
86th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.4%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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16-18 Hoffman Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Sep 15
Work category: 2pa; replace water heater - 40 gallon - same size and location
Expired

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