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1649 15Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3554051 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1649 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 1908
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,856 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3554051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hunter Todd
Mailing address
1649 15th St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
082503

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1649 15th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Hunter Todd, was constructed in 1908 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone significant maintenance and repair work over the past two decades, with several notable violations and complaints addressed between 2003 and 2018. In recent years, the building received attention for various compliance issues, including fire safety concerns, electrical systems, and plumbing updates. A comprehensive exterior renovation was completed in 2020 involving the replacement of wood siding at a cost of $28,000. The building faced multiple health and safety inspections and violations in 2007-2016, particularly relating to building codes, security requirements, and fire safety. Significant improvement work was carried out following these violations, including handrail installations, window replacements, bathroom renovations, and electrical system corrections. Historical complaints reveal various maintenance issues between 2003 and 2009, including problems with heat, lighting, door systems, and plumbing.

More recent maintenance activity includes proper installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in 2016, and the repair or replacement of the hot water heater to code. The property has faced recent challenges with external conditions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning and urban maintenance issues, though these are not direct reflections on the building's internal conditions. The most recent building improvements and corrections suggest ongoing attention to maintenance requirements, with particular focus on addressing historical violations through completed permits and work. The building's history shows a pattern of responding to violations and complaints through subsequent repairs and system upgrades, particularly between 2007 and 2018 when several citations were systematically addressed through appropriate permits and completed work.

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Risk rating

How 1649 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
79th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 500 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.2%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 28.6%
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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1649 15Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 14
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 10
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