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2943-2947 16Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3570047A 10 units · 3 fl · 1921

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2943-2947 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 1921
2 or more units
10 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 1921
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area9,145 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3570047A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
121019

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2947 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2943 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2945 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit building at 2943-2947 16th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Mission Housing Develop Cor, has been standing since 1921 and has experienced several noteworthy incidents over the past seven years. Most concerning are two recent fire incidents in 2023, including an electrical wiring/equipment problem in August, though fortunately neither resulted in civilian injuries or fatalities. The building has a documented history of boiler-related issues, with violations noted in December 2020 regarding unauthorized boiler operation and permit renewal needs, though these violations were subsequently resolved by January 2021. Two building permits were issued in 2019, related to obtaining final inspections for previously approved work, which indicates some maintenance or improvement activity was completed.

The property has generated a substantial number of 311 service requests—1699 in total over seven years—though many of these appear to be for issues not directly related to the building's condition, such as reports of illegal parking, garbage debris, and non-offensive sidewalk concerns. A commercial space within the building was reported as vacant in March 2023, though this complaint is no longer active. The building's inspection record shows generally responsive resolution of documented issues, with both the boiler permit violations and the vacant commercial space complaint being addressed within reasonable timeframes. The relatively low number of building inspection complaints and violations over the seven-year period, when considered alongside the high volume of 311 service requests, suggests that while there are regular maintenance and operational matters occurring at the property, more serious structural or safety issues appear to be relatively rare.

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Risk rating

How 2943-2947 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
9th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2166 are predicted to be safer.

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.9%
Moderate concern 68.9%
Severe concern 24.2%
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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2943-2947 16Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 29
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311 RequestMar 13
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