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1600 15Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3547053

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

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.

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).

Owner name
Behringer Harvard Mission O
Mailing address
18 Broad St, Suite 300 Charleston SC 29401
Last sale
122718

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Included addresses

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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
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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.

The property has had several fire safety concerns, with multiple "blocked exits" complaints between 2017 and 2024, though most were marked as "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected." Plumbing and electrical systems have been regularly maintained, with significant upgrades including the installation of a new 200-amp sub-panel in 2017 and various bathroom and kitchen improvements. Recent complaints filed in 2023-2024 suggest ongoing concerns with storefront vacancy and inspection scheduling. The building's location has experienced some street-level issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and blocked sidewalks, though these are primarily external to the building itself.

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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

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
1th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2356 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 5.1%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 84.7%
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

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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