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3255-3257 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3567038 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

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
Above average
avg 2.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3255-3257 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 1959
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,812 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3567038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mckendrick Randon M & Zandr
Mailing address
606 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
030804

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3257 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3255 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 3255-3257 16th Street in Mission Dolores is an 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by Randon Mckendrick and Zandr. The building underwent significant seismic safety upgrades in 2016, completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) costing $56,584, along with associated electrical work and confirming existing ADA compliance. Other recent major infrastructure work includes a complete sewer main replacement in the garage area in 2015 and reroofing in 2007 ($15,000). The building has had several maintenance and compliance issues in the past, including multiple violations in 2002-2006 related to fire safety, water damage, guardrails, and sanitation, all of which were eventually abated by November 2006. More recent complaints include a common areas issue in 2022 and a complaint about plumbing fixtures in 2006, though both were marked as Not Active after resolution.

The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only one alarm system activation recorded in 2021 that was determined to be without merit. Several 311 calls have been made regarding the property between 2022-2024, primarily concerning external maintenance issues such as illegal parking, garbage, and debris concerns, though these are mostly street-related matters rather than building-specific problems. The most recent complaints from 2024 reflect typical urban neighborhood issues rather than building-specific concerns. The building appears to be in generally stable condition based on recent permit activity and completed safety improvements, though historical records show it has had various maintenance and compliance challenges in the past that have been addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 3255-3257 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
36th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 511 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 52.4%
Moderate concern 20.7%
Severe concern 26.8%
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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3255-3257 16Th St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Aug 27
Date last observed: 26-aug-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure;
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