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3238-3240 17Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3570014 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3238-3240 17Th 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 1913
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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 1913
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3570014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Susan B Trustee 2269 Chestnut St # 111 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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3238 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3240 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3238-3240 17th Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2008, when substantial interior improvements were made including kitchen and bathroom remodels, bathroom additions, electrical system upgrades, and first-floor wall replacement with new gypsum board, totaling approximately $34,000 in improvements. More critical structural work was completed in 2007 with the installation of foundation underpinning at a cost of $32,000. Historical records from the 1980s show treatment for termite damage, while the building faced various maintenance and compliance issues in the 1990s, including problems with water pressure, window condition, and plumbing systems.

The property has a concerning history of building code violations and tenant safety issues, particularly evident in the 2000s. Multiple complaints were filed between 2001 and 2009, including reports of illegal basement units, unauthorized electrical systems, plumbing problems causing mosquito breeding, and instances of unauthorized construction. A notable incident in late 2008 involved reports of unauthorized occupants living in a garage with various code violations. More recently, in 2016, there was a complaint about unpermitted construction work, though the status is listed as not active. The building's fire safety systems were inspected in 2019, with complaints about sprinklers, fire escapes, and alarms being found to have no merit. Recent activity at the property includes multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris cleanup needs in the surrounding area, though these appear to be primarily street-related issues rather than building-specific problems. The property has maintained active compliance with major systems checks and improvements, as demonstrated by the comprehensive 2008 upgrades, but the historical record suggests periodic attention to maintenance and compliance matters is warranted.

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Risk rating

How 3238-3240 17Th 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
84thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 381 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3238-3240 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 24
Garbage and debris

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