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3275-3279 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3567035 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Mission Dolores
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 3275-3279 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,579 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3567035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Childrens Day School
Mailing address
333 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
020812

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3277 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3279 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3275 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 3275-3279 16th Street, constructed in 1907, is currently owned by the Children's Day School and has undergone significant transformations over the years. In 2009, the building was converted from residential to educational use, with comprehensive safety improvements including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system ($30,000), a fire alarm control panel with new horn/strobes and smoke detectors ($20,000), and associated plumbing work. The conversion project cost approximately $214,124 and was completed successfully.

The building's history reveals several concerning safety issues, most notably a cluster of active housing code violations dating from March 2006 related to fire safety, security, and structural integrity, including problems with stairs, handrails, self-closing devices on doors, and fire-related storage concerns. These violations were documented through routine inspections and have not been marked as resolved in the provided records. Other historical issues include a plumbing leak complaint from 1997, construction-related complaints in 2004-2009, and various renovation projects including electrical upgrades and bathroom work. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these do not directly indicate problems with the building itself. A 2009 complaint was filed regarding drilling work impacting a neighboring property, though this was quickly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 3275-3279 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
38th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 495 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 40.3%
Moderate concern 30.5%
Severe concern 29.2%
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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3275-3279 16Th St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 28
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