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3220 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3556018 17 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3220 16Th 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 1912
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,608 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3556018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Willie J & Kathleen A H Kin
Mailing address
Willie Joe & Kathleen Ann H 141 Julian Ave San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building at 3220 16th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Willie J & Kathleen A H Kin, was constructed in 1912 and has a documented history of various safety compliance issues and maintenance matters. Most recently, in December 2023, a violation was issued regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open. Between 2022 and 2023, the building underwent inspections that revealed multiple safety concerns, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, and compliance affidavit requirements. A pattern of fire safety-related violations is evident, with recurring issues involving fire escapes, alarms, and extinguishers dating back to 2009. The building has experienced regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent complaints filed in late 2022 focusing on common areas.

Historical maintenance records show the roof was repaired in 1998, though this permit has since expired. The building's exterior environment has faced challenges in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and tree maintenance issues. While there have been no documented civilian injuries from fire incidents, the building's safety history indicates persistent monitoring and compliance requirements. The property has shown a pattern of addressing violations when cited, with many previous issues being marked as "Condition Corrected," though recent violations suggest ongoing maintenance and safety compliance oversight is still necessary.

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Risk rating

How 3220 16Th 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
7th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 743 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.8%
Moderate concern 59.4%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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3220 16Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJun 13
Encampment

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