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1600 15Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3547053

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1600 15th Street, known as Mission Gardens, is a mixed-use building constructed in 2013 containing multiple ground-floor commercial spaces beneath residential units. The building has experienced recurring issues with its boiler permit compliance, with violations recorded between 2019 and 2023, though these were eventually abated. Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of a heat pump in September 2023 and the replacement of two boilers with high-efficiency water heaters in December 2019. Multiple ground-floor commercial tenant improvements have been completed between 2014-2022, including ADA bathroom upgrades, office space construction, and most recently, the expansion of the Alpha Graphics print shop into an adjacent suite, which received Conditional Use Authorization in 2024.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 1600 15Th 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 2013
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NCT1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2013
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units
Floors
Year built2013
Total area225,851 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3547053
Ownership

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

Mailing address
18 Broad St, Suite 300 Charleston SC 29401
Last sale
July 19, 2013

Landlord portfolio

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

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Included addresses

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

1888 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1600 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1898 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1880 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Risk rating

How 1600 15Th 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
0thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2380 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
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 89%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1600 15Th St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 30
New 40a circuit installation for equipment; new outlet installation
Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 29
Date last observed: 28-apr-26; time last observed: 3:20 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: there is no way to access the building unless you can walk down stairs. the wheelchair lift has been broken for months. ;

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