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3751-3753 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580063 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3751-3753 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3580063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Athimattathil Noble
Mailing address
3751 - 3753 17th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
022720

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3753 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3751 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3751-3753 17th Street is a two-unit residential building located in San Francisco's Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past five years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2023-2024. Recent major upgrades include foundation replacement with reinforced concrete, installation of steel support structures, and seismic enhancements (completed April 2023); addition of a radiant heating system throughout the building (January 2024); and electrical system upgrades including new panels and meters (August 2023). The building has also seen improvements to resident amenities, including the addition of a half bathroom in 2018 and updates to kitchen and bathroom facilities.

In addition to structural improvements, several maintenance and safety concerns have been addressed, including termite damage repairs in 1998, which has been properly documented. The property has experienced some recent challenges, particularly with construction activity and its impact on the neighborhood, as evidenced by ongoing planning discussions regarding rear deck modifications and concerns about potential unpermitted unit changes. A notable incident occurred in July 2024 involving an electrical hazard, which was transferred to the appropriate authorities for follow-up. There have been multiple parking-related complaints in the vicinity, particularly regarding sidewalk blocking and bicycle lane obstructions, though these are external to the building itself. While the property has undergone substantial improvements, including seismic upgrades and modernization of systems, there have been some concerns regarding construction impacts on the neighborhood that have required attention from city agencies.

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Risk rating

How 3751-3753 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
96th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.0%
Moderate concern 7.8%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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The story over time

3751-3753 17Th St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Jun 21
(N) window at ground floor rear.
Closed
Building PermitJun 20
Revision to bpa# 202304105361: remove load-bearing breezeway wall, add steel girder. minor plywood shearwall changes. update doors. add window at rear. wall facing yard. add decking at side (east) yard. add 1-hour fire-rated wall at south east exterior stair.

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