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3241-3247 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3567040 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 3241-3247 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
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area7,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3567040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fred Bothe Separate Prpt Tr
Mailing address
Alexanderson Properties 264 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
020720

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3245 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3247 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3241 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3243 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 3241-3247 16th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1907, contains three residential units and commercial space, currently owned by the Fred Bothe Separate Property Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a house trap sewer replacement completed in April 2024. In 2019, substantial upgrades were performed including the installation of new fire sprinklers, addition of conference and break rooms, and comprehensive electrical work including the installation of a new subpanel and various fixtures. The building has maintained its safety systems, with fire safety equipment being a consistent focus, as evidenced by the 2019 sprinkler work and a backflow prevention device installation in 2011.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure, including a complete reroofing in 2003 and siding replacement in 2016. However, there are some historical concerns regarding accessibility and safety, particularly a pair of complaints filed in September 2019 about blocked entrances and fire escape issues, though these complaints are marked as not active. The building also experienced multiple unintentional fire alarm activations between 2014 and 2024, all of which resulted in no injuries or actual fires. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports between 2022 and 2024, though these are external to the building itself. The property has been home to "Creativity Explored," a recognized Legacy Business, and has undergone various tenant improvements over the years, particularly focusing on both residential and commercial space enhancements while maintaining compliance with safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3241-3247 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
20th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 44.7%
Moderate concern 38.2%
Severe concern 17.1%
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

3241-3247 16Th St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 20
Work category: 1m; changeout to gas efficient furnace
Complete
311 RequestMar 15
Parking on sidewalk

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