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3505 17Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3578001 5 units · 2 fl · 1908

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
Above average
avg 2.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3505 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 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area5,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3578001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rad Building Partners Llc
Mailing address
965 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
011519

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3505 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
500 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3505 17th Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood and currently owned by Rad Building Partners LLC. The building has undergone numerous repairs and improvements over the years, with significant structural work completed between 2010-2011 including the replacement of floor joists, sill plates, and subfloor materials, as well as the creation of an ADA-compliant restroom. More recent improvements include the repair of electrical systems in 2019, and plumbing work such as sewer line replacement in 2011. However, as of August 2024, there are multiple active violations related to building maintenance and safety, including concerns about stairs, handrails, smoke/carbon detector compliance, cleaning issues, and building permits, all filed through complaint #202427152. There is also an active complaint regarding unauthorized work on a walk-in cooler in the basement from January 2024.

The building has a history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding stairs and structural elements. Previous violations and complaints from 2007-2010 documented problems with drainage pipes, water seepage, and unsafe stairs, though these matters were ultimately resolved. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, including multiple graffiti incidents reported between October 2024 and December 2024, some of which prompted Notice of Violations. The most recent significant structural work on record is a permit filed in January 2024 for replacing an old cooler with a new unit, valued at $12,000. The property has experienced one recorded building fire incident, classified as unintentional, though no civilian injuries were reported.

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Risk rating

How 3505 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
32th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 543 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.9%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 33.2%
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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3505 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 14
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311 RequestMay 28
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