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3487-3491 17Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3577036A 3 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 3487-3491 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 1914
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1914
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3577036A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4 Belvedere Ct Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
031521

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3489 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3491 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3487 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3487-3491 17th Street, located in Mission Dolores, is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2017, followed by the addition of a dedicated functions sprinkler monitoring system in 2018, indicating a commitment to fire safety improvements. Between 2016 and 2017, substantial interior renovations were completed, including bathroom additions, electrical upgrades with a new 400-amp panel, and various unit modifications. A 2014 complaint about unauthorized basement unit construction and a 2017 complaint about ongoing construction work beyond permitted hours were filed but were subsequently closed.

The building's maintenance and safety history shows a pattern of addressing various interior issues between 2006 and 2011, including problems with windows, stairs, walls, ceilings, smoke detectors, and mildew in bathrooms, though all these violations were abated by March 2007. The property has maintained its compliance with safety standards since then, with no active violations on record. Recent activity at the address has primarily involved external issues such as street cleaning, debris removal, and parking enforcement matters, with the most recent building-related service call in December 2023 regarding garbage can repair. The most recent planning record indicates a completed conversion of 525 square feet of storage space into residential living areas, though this was noted as having no proper enclosure between floors per the current configuration at the time of inspection.

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Risk rating

How 3487-3491 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

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
62th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.5%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 25.7%
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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3487-3491 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
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sidewalk structure
311 RequestJun 03
Garbage and debris

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