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3133-3139 16Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3568065 12 units · 3 fl · 1919

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3133-3139 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 1919
2 or more units
12 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 1919
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1919
Total area8,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3568065
Ownership

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

Mailing address
59 28th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
092717

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3133 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3135 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3137 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story residential building at 3133-3139 16th Street in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, owned by Noe Valley Investments LLC, has experienced several significant events in recent years. Most notably, in April 2023, the property underwent a routine safety inspection by Inspector Yee, resulting in multiple Notices of Violation requiring follow-up actions, including self-certification for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and structural maintenance. The building has a documented history of permit-related activity, with 13 permits issued in the past seven years totaling approximately $170,000 in construction costs. Recent permit work includes kitchen and bathroom renovations in Unit 10 and exterior maintenance work in 2022, as well as ongoing work related to previously approved permits. The property has also experienced various maintenance and compliance issues, including boiler permit renewals in 2020 and 2021, and concerns about unauthorized work in Units 8 and 9 in 2021.

The building's history includes a mix of regulatory compliance actions and maintenance events, with the majority of violations and complaints having been addressed and closed. There are currently no active violations on record. The most recent building-related activities have involved completing final inspections for previously permitted work and resolving various exterior maintenance issues. The property has generated 204 service requests through the 311 system in the past seven years, with the most recent requests in July 2026 primarily related to parking and sidewalk issues near the property. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance and compliance challenges, recent records suggest that many of these issues have been addressed, with the most recent significant violations being resolved within a reasonable timeframe.

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Risk rating

How 3133-3139 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
6th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 751 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.1%
Moderate concern 67.4%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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3133-3139 16Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 30
Entertainment
Noise
311 RequestJul 21
Blocked sidewalk

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