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3628 16Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3561019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3628 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

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 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,561 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3561019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Garrick O Ohlsson, Trustee 3628 16Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 14, 1996

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Initial analysis

The property at 3628 16th Street in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Garrick O Ohlsson Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent major work being the in-kind replacement of wood windows in 2017 at a cost of $26,500. A substantial renovation occurred between 2003-2004, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical rewiring of both units, installation of a 16-panel solar PV system, and modifications to the kitchen-dining room layout. The building's infrastructure has been regularly maintained, with updates including new furnaces (2020), water heater replacement (2009), and installation of an earthquake valve (2010).

Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as garbage and debris cleanup (with multiple reports in 2024) and sidewalk safety concerns, including a tripping hazard related to barricades in January 2024. The most pressing current issue is an open pavement defect reported in April 2024, which remains unresolved. Historical improvements to the property include a sauna room installation in 1989, reroofing in 1992, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2003-2020 that demonstrate ongoing maintenance and modernization of the building's systems.

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Risk rating

How 3628 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

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
75thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

3628 16Th St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jun 30
Subpanel upgrade , elevator disconnect/ circuit
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