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3703-3705 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580001 12 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3703-3705 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 1904
2 or more units
12 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 1904
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area10,051 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3580001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
499 E Taylor St San Jose CA 95112
Last sale
January 26, 2007

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Included addresses

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3703 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
512 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
502 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3705 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
508 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
510 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
500 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3703-3705 17th St, owned by 508 Church Street LP, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1904. Most recently, in 2023, accessibility improvements were completed, including a new accessible business entrance and bathroom corrections. Unit #502 has seen substantial transformations in 2021-2022, with multiple permit applications for converting spaces and bathroom rehabilitation work totaling over $100,000. The building completed its soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 4) and received its Certificate of Final Completion. There have been several concerning complaints in recent years, including one in 2024 about a non-functioning window with possible moisture issues, and previous concerns about HVAC systems, commercial space work without permits, and electromagnetic motor vibrations affecting resident comfort (active as of 2021). The property's maintenance history shows attention to fire safety, with upgrades to the fire alarm system completed in 2020, though multiple fire-related complaints have been logged over the years, including issues with alarms and extinguishers that were subsequently corrected. A tenant buyout occurred in February 2022 for $100,000 involving one tenant from Unit #502 Church Street. The building has also required various accessibility improvements and multiple unit rehabilitation projects, with significant investment in both interior and exterior modifications. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the recent window issue and past concerns about the commercial space below suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 3703-3705 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1265 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

3703-3705 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
"sidewalk"
"diverters","tripping hazard","trash porta potties waste management"
Electrical PermitJun 09
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 and nfpa 72.

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