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3571 16Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3564093 12 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3571 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 1963
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UPMKT
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area8,146 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3564093
Ownership

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

Owner name
City Ring Llc
Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
042721

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3571 16th Street, owned by City Ring Llc, was built in 1963 and is located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone numerous significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing nearly $43,000, including the installation of new pull stations, smoke detectors, and monitoring equipment. The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges, including a notable fire incident in 2016 that required rebuilding Apartment 3, though this was properly addressed and completed. In 2022, there were reported issues with a swollen door in Apartment 1, and in 2021, there was a significant complaint regarding inadequate trash bin services that resulted in an insect infestation in common areas. The building underwent voluntary seismic upgrades in 2012, and several units have received modernizations including Unit 7's kitchen and bath remodel in 2015, and Units 6 and 11's renovations in 2014. The property has experienced multiple fire-related incidents over the years, including alarm malfunctions, CO detector activations, and a notable building fire in 2006 caused by equipment failure, though there were no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. More recently, there have been several complaints and service requests related to common areas and building systems, including a 2023 complaint about common area conditions and multiple 311 calls regarding encampments and graffiti near the property in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 3571 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
2th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.8%
Moderate concern 35.5%
Severe concern 42.6%
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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The story over time

3571 16Th St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 10
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. upgrading fire alarm system to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 and comply with current codes.
Complete
311 RequestMar 09
Garbage and debris

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