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3227 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3567043 4 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 3227 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 1987
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1987
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3567043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Makras Real Estate 1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The property at 3227 16th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1987 and currently owned by 3227 16th St LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in early 2024 costing over $23,000 to comply with current fire code requirements. This included upgrading the fire panel, installing new compatible devices, and adding low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has a documented history of fire safety system installations, including previous ANSUL fire suppression systems, kitchen equipment upgrades, and various routine fire safety inspections.

In the early 2000s, the building experienced multiple fire safety violations including issues with fire escape ladders, fire proofing materials, and smoke enclosure doors, though these were all resolved by March 2003. The most recent violation on record was related to illegal short-term rentals, which was addressed when the host switched to 30-day minimum stays. The property has had regular routine housing inspections in 2002, 2010, and 2016, with no active violations reported. Recent maintenance includes garage wall work in 2017. The building's location has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2021-2024, though these are external to the building's structural and safety systems. A mechanical equipment noise complaint was filed in March 2022 and referred to the Department of Public Health for investigation.

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Risk rating

How 3227 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
72th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.2%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 22.0%
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

3227 16Th St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Feb 04
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet
Complete
Building PermitJan 29
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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