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3759-3761 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580061 2 units · 2 fl · 1887

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3759-3761 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 1887
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1887
Total area2,768 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3580061
Ownership

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

Owner name
Siegel-Drake Living Trust
Mailing address
Kevin L & Cheryl R Drake, T 3761 17Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
101607

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3761 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3759 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3759-3761 17th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1887 and currently owned by the Siegel-drake Living Trust, this Victorian flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. Most recently, in 2018, the building received attention for dry rot repair, including the replacement of existing siding with Hardie Plank, affecting both the exterior wall and a flight of stairs. A comprehensive interior remodel was completed in 2003, valued at $180,000, which included unit reapportioning, new interior stairs, and repairs to the rear deck and stairs, along with extensive electrical work (installation of 40 lights, 30 switches, 60 receptacles, 12 circuits, and 2 panels). The building's maintenance history shows recurring attention to structural issues, including dry rot repairs in 1998, and various infrastructure upgrades such as a new heating system and window replacement in 1987, sewer housetrap installation in 2014, and multiple sidewalk and street space permits.

The property has experienced some ongoing maintenance and municipal service calls in 2024, including three parking-related complaints (two for sidewalk parking and one for driveway blocking) and several street-related issues such as graffiti removal and garbage cleanup. Notably, there is one recorded fire incident involving a chemical spill or leak, though no civilian injuries were reported. The building's documented improvements and repairs suggest regular maintenance, though the frequency of parking-related complaints in the surrounding area (particularly in mid-2024) may indicate some ongoing challenges with local parking enforcement. An open case regarding construction equipment blocking the sidewalk, reported in June 2024, remains unresolved as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 3759-3761 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
98th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 84.8%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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3759-3761 17Th St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 15
Parking on sidewalk
White - Ford E250 - 31852J1

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