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3679-3681 17Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3579023 6 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
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 3679-3681 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 1924
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1924
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area6,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3579023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
8 Mendosa Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
October 20, 2014

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3681 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3679 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3679-3681 17th Street, owned by Mission 81 LLC, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1924. Most recently, in July 2023, the property received substantial maintenance work including the replacement of eight windows, siding replacement, and painting on the building's rear facade. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Earlier improvements include stair repairs in 2017, electrical upgrades with ufer ground installation in 2018, and a proposed plan to convert the unfinished basement into two studio apartments (approximately 478 and 432 sq. ft. each).

The property experienced several compliance issues in 2011 requiring attention to fire safety and security features, including fire sprinkler systems, fire proofing materials, fire extinguisher maintenance, and security features such as door viewers and apartment identification. All these violations were abated by August 2011. Historical records show various routine inspections and maintenance issues dating back to 1998, including concerns about peeling paint. More recently, there has been a noticeable pattern of driveway blocking incidents, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2025, particularly during 2023-2024. A carbon monoxide detector was activated in 2023, though no CO was detected and no injuries were reported. The building's parking management continues to be an ongoing concern, as evidenced by repeated parking enforcement actions in the surrounding area. The most recent permit activity and improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and updating of the property, with the soft-story retrofit completion signifying a major structural safety milestone.

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Risk rating

How 3679-3681 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
47thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 423 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3679-3681 17Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit Jun 08
Plans for existing mult-story multi-family property, 2 new adu to be proposed in the unconditioned space at g/f. 478 / 432 sqft studio adu.
$200,000 · Filed
311 RequestApr 22
Blocking driveway cite only

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