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3946-3952 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3563017 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 3946-3952 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 1910
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,996 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3563017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Camdale Partners Llc
Mailing address
Dennis D Elsasser P.O. Box 1971 Palm Springs CA 92263
Last sale
062999

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3950 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3948 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3952 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3946 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3946-3952 17th St, owned by Camdale Partners LLC, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant renovations over the years. The most recent substantial work occurred in 2014-2015, including a $42,000 kitchen and bathroom remodeling project with high-efficiency lighting, new fixtures, and associated electrical and plumbing work. Earlier improvements included seismic work planned in 2002, though the permit expired, and multiple unit renovations in 2004 that involved electrical system upgrades. The building experienced notable safety concerns in 2002, with multiple fire safety violations issued, including issues with fire proofing, fire extinguishers, and security requirements, all of which were abated by September 2002. More recent fire safety complaints in 2014 and 2016 regarding blocked exits and extinguishers were also resolved promptly.

The property has maintained an active response to maintenance and safety issues, with recent work in late 2024 focusing on exterior cleaning and waste management. Three identical permits for street space were issued in 2011, suggesting some temporary use of public space. Historical complaints include a 1997 report about stove and hot water problems, which was resolved in 1998. The building has experienced periodic issues with stairs and egress, with repairs documented in 2002, though some structural concerns were raised about unauthorized modifications at that time. Recent 311 calls in late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement, indicating ongoing attention to exterior maintenance and neighborhood compliance. While there have been multiple fire safety inspections and complaints over the years, the majority have been resolved promptly, and recent renovations suggest ongoing investment in building maintenance and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 3946-3952 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
31th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 882 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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 47.2%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 24.7%
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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3946-3952 17Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 23
Re-roofing with hot work.
$25,000 · Complete

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