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3922-3928 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3563014 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3922-3928 17Th 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,898 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3563014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomson Christopher & Rober
Mailing address
3928 17th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120319

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3922 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3928 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3922-3928 17th Street, owned by Christopher & Rober Thomson, was constructed in 1900 and contains 2 units in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2005 when a major bathroom relocation project was completed between floors at a cost of $100,000. This was followed by comprehensive electrical work including the installation of multiple circuits, panels, and a complete remodel of kitchen and living spaces. In 2016, the building received eco-friendly upgrades with the installation of solar panels and a Tesla charging station. The building has had its share of maintenance issues, with a notable complaint from 1999 regarding roof leaks and plumbing problems, though these appeared to have been resolved by late 2000.

Recent history shows regular building maintenance and improvements, with the most recent significant works being the solar panel and EV charger installations in 2016. The property has experienced various street-level issues in the surrounding area as documented in 311 calls between 2023-2025, including instances of graffiti, waste, and parking enforcement matters. These external issues, while not directly affecting the building's structure or internal systems, do reflect on the immediate neighborhood environment. The most recent building-related service requests were primarily focused on urban infrastructure matters such as street cleaning and lighting, rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting the structure itself is currently operating without major internal issues.

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Risk rating

How 3922-3928 17Th 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
57th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 70.4%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 8.8%
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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