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3682-3694 16Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3561086 10 units · 3 fl · 1902

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 Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3682-3694 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 1902
2 or more units
10 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 1902
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area10,075 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3561086
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
102318

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Included addresses

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3694 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
299 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
297 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3684 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
289 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
291 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
293 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3686 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3682 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
295 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 3682-3694 16th Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood, currently owned by 295-299 Castro 11 LLC, has undergone significant recent activity, with major renovation work focused on converting garage and storage spaces into additional dwelling units. Most notably, in 2023, there were permits filed to revise an existing permit for expanding a new unit into the adjacent garage, and plumbing and electrical work associated with this expansion has also been initiated in 2024. The building has a notable history of unit and infrastructure improvements, including a 400-amp underground service installation in 2021 to support 14 residential meters, various unit remodels between 2015-2022 involving kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities, and a sewer lateral line replacement in 2021.

Recent tenant complaints from early 2023 raised concerns about building conditions, including reports of inadequate heating and water service, insect infestations, and security issues, particularly regarding exterior doors and windows. These complaints were addressed by March 2023, and the building has maintained compliance with safety requirements since then. Fire safety records show periodic issues with alarm systems and blocked exits, though most were found to have no merit or were corrected promptly. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple garbage overflow reports in late 2024, and it underwent some fire safety violations in 2003 that were promptly abated by October of that year. A vehicle collision with the building occurred in December 2014, resulting in repairs completed by February 2015.

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Risk rating

How 3682-3694 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
3th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 278 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.7%
Moderate concern 61.3%
Severe concern 23.0%
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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3682-3694 16Th St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 22
Extinguishers
311 RequestJun 12
Damaged tree

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