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3505 17Th St

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
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.

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 1908
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
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).

Mailing address
965 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
October 02, 2018

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

The two-story, five-unit building at 3505 17th Street, owned by Rad Building Partners LLC, has experienced numerous concerning issues in 2024 that warrant attention. Most notably, the property has received multiple active violations as of August 2024, including safety concerns with the rear exterior stairway, which has been documented as having loose, rotting stair treads and missing guardrail balustrades. There are also requirements for structural repairs to the stairway, installation of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, and a mandatory Section 604 affidavit inspection of exterior building components by a licensed professional to assess their structural soundness. Additionally, sanitation issues have been reported, including a dirty area with trash and recycle bins at the rear exterior stairway, which has attracted flies. A recent complaint filed in January 2024 regarding unpermitted work for a walk-in cooler installation in the basement remains active, and the property has seen regular sanitation-related service requests, including multiple reports of garbage and debris, particularly in July 2026.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, with several permits issued in recent years. These include permits for installing a hood duct degreaser (2025), removing partition walls to enlarge restaurant space (2025), replacing an old cooler (2024), and documenting occupant load for an existing bar (2021). The property has had a total of 167 service requests filed through the 311 system in the past seven years, with 311 data showing recurring issues with garbage and debris needing resolution. While some service requests have been resolved, the accumulation of recent violations and maintenance requirements suggests the property is currently facing several challenges that require attention to ensure resident safety and comfort.

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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

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
31stpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3505 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 28
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Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJul 24
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