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3646-3648 17Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3566031 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3646-3648 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
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3566031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Elaine V Molnari, Trustee 3648 17Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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3646 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3648 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, owned by the Elaine V Molinari Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. The most substantial recent renovation occurred in 2010, when a new bathroom was added to the main bedroom, accompanied by associated plumbing and electrical work including shower pan installation and bathroom fixtures. Prior improvements include window and siding upgrades to the front of the building in 2003, and kitchen and bathroom updates in 1998. A gas line installation for a fireplace was permitted in 2018, though this permit has since expired. An earlier attempted renovation in 1984 to replace back porches and stairways was withdrawn and never completed.

In 2024, the property has experienced persistent issues with driveway blocking, evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls. Between March and December 2024, there were at least nine documented cases of driveway blocking, with three resulting in citations being issued, though some cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicle. Additionally, there was one reported instance of bicycle lane blocking in March 2024, which was logged for data collection purposes. These recent parking enforcement issues may impact resident convenience, though they are not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance systems.

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Risk rating

How 3646-3648 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
79thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 168 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3646-3648 17Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 19
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 19
Encampment

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