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3235-3237 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3567041 6 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 3235-3237 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 1905
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1905
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3567041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Vanpatten Deborah V Trustee 942 Stanyan St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
—

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3237 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3235 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3235-3237 16th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the Deborah V Vanpatten Trust, was constructed in 1905 and contains 6 apartment units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent major works including a 125-amp electrical service upgrade in 2021, a door and security modifications in 2022, and reroofing work in 2004. A cluster of serious building violations was recorded in May 2002, including issues with electrical outlets, fire safety equipment, stairs, and egress obstructions, though all were abated by July 2002. The building experienced a concerning heat failure situation in 1997 affecting a unit with an infant, though this was resolved within three months.

More recent history shows the building has primarily experienced external maintenance issues, with multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in 2022), sidewalk cleaning needs, and a sidewalk defect in 2017. The building's safety systems appear to have been brought up to standard post-2002 violations, with no subsequent major building or fire safety violations recorded. A routine housing inspection in 2010 showed some minor egress obstruction issues, which were addressed. The property has maintained compliance with required permits for various improvements and repairs, including a preserved guard rail installation in 1986. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, most historical violations have been promptly addressed, and recent building records show no significant recurring safety or habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3235-3237 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

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
68thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

3235-3237 16Th St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 17
Repair of (e) stairs and landings. new guardrail on the roof. voluntary seismic strengthening of pantry.
$10,000 · Filed
Planning RecordApr 17
Approved for guardrail of 36" on top of 8" parapet, for safety at rooftop. Seismic strengthening of pantry pop-out is structural and the stair repair work is interior.

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