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3656 17Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3566033 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 3656 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,885 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3566033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Smith Christopher P & Willi 1171 Starr Ave Saint Helena CA 94574
Last sale
September 21, 2001

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3656 A 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3656 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3656 B 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 3656 17th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the Williams-Smith Family Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2001, including termite repairs, foundation work, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and a second-floor addition project. Between 2008-2009, additional improvements were made including window replacements, bathroom and kitchen reconfigurations, electrical upgrades, and the installation of fireplaces, though most of these permits are now expired. Earlier work completed in 2002 included a $60,000 interior remodel of the kitchen and master bedroom/bath.

The property has experienced persistent issues with parking violations, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with eight documented incidents between June 2023 and March 2024. All these cases were investigated by parking enforcement, resulting in either citations being issued or officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. While these parking issues are not directly related to the building's condition, they may impact resident convenience and access to the property. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and improvements have been carried out over the years, with no recent permits indicating any significant ongoing structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3656 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
67thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 264 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

3656 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 09
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