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3459-3463 16Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3565079 8 units · 3 fl · 1902

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
Above average
avg 1.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3459-3463 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
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3565079
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hom Leland Kwok
Mailing address
322 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
000000

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Included addresses

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5 Dehon St, San Francisco, CA 94114
9 Dehon St, San Francisco, CA 94114
7 Dehon St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3463 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3459 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3461 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3 Dehon St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, eight-unit multi-family residential building at 3459-3463 16th Street, owned by Leland Kwok, was built in 1902 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. Most notably, in 2022, the building received a comprehensive fire safety upgrade with a new addressable fire alarm system and smoke detectors installed throughout residential sleeping areas, followed by window replacements and repairs to address dry rot and maintain building integrity. The property completed mandatory seismic soft-story upgrades in 2015, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco building safety requirements. A routine housing inspection in June 2021 identified several issues that were promptly addressed within two weeks, including fire safety concerns regarding fire escape ladders and extinguisher maintenance, as well as drainage pipe repairs.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including a complete reroofing in 2012 and the installation of a ventless cooking system in 2017. The property has undergone various use modifications for the ground-floor commercial space, transitioning from limited to full restaurant use, with the most recent approval for a Type 41 ABC license for Sophia Café. Recent local issues reported through 311 calls primarily relate to street-level concerns including sidewalk blockage, street lighting, and waste management, though these do not directly impact the building's residential units. The most recent building inspection and fire safety upgrades suggest active management of the property and attention to resident safety concerns, with no active violations or pending complaints on record as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 3459-3463 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
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.7%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 16.0%
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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The story over time

3459-3463 16Th St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Dec 04
Upgrade to 400 amp 9 unit 1 house electrical service.
Issued
Plumbing PermitDec 02
Work category: 1p; replace 3 compartment sink

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