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3743-3745 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580065 2 units · 2 fl · 1885

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.3
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3743-3745 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 1885
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 built1885
Total area1,609 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3580065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Astrol7 Revocable Living Tr
Mailing address
Starreader Llc, Trustee 728 Marine St Santa Monica CA 90405
Last sale
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3743 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3745 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3743-3745 17th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by Astrol7 Revocable Living Trust. The building has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, with multiple active violations as of 2024. Recent complaints from June and July 2024 have documented various critical problems, including unapproved plumbing installations, damaged interior surfaces, rodent infestation, electrical safety concerns, inadequate lighting, missing smoke detectors, and problems with wood walkways. There are also serious infrastructure issues reported, such as a leaking roof, water damage, and concerns about an allegedly illegal second-story unit. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and sanitation problems over the years, including issues with the sewer system (documented complaints in 2013 and 2023) and multiple violations related to plumbing work done without proper permits. Earlier maintenance history shows fire-related repairs in 2008, when smoke damage required replacement of drywall and decking in a second-floor unit's kitchen area.

The property has a documented history of occupancy issues, including complaints about illegal unit conversions and unauthorized short-term rentals that were reportedly operating as a "bed and breakfast" known as Castro Castle, though this violation was officially abated in 2017. Various maintenance issues have persisted over the years, with multiple 311 calls related to building and sidewalk maintenance, illegal parking, and street cleaning. The building's overall condition has raised numerous health and safety concerns, leading to multiple violation notices and a scheduled director hearing in October 2024 to address the active violations. The property has permitted certain improvements in the past, such as electrical work in 2005 and various building permits from the 1980s, but many recent and historical repairs appear to have been performed without proper authorization or inspection.

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Risk rating

How 3743-3745 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
16th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1074 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.2%
Moderate concern 36.1%
Severe concern 11.7%
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

3743-3745 17Th St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 08 Serious
The legal use of this building is an r-3 occupancy with two dwelling units. permit research failed to produce evidence to show that any valid permits were issued to install abs plumbing waste and vent lines at the side exterior of the front building or abs waste and vent lines for a toilet and sink at the second floor deck of the rear structure. the following life hazards were noted at the building at the time of inspection: * unapproved plumbing (sfhc 1001-f, 102.2 sfpc) *substandard building (1001a sfhc) *the conditions found within this building constitutes a public nuisance (401, 1001d sfhc)
DBI ComplaintJul 08
Plumbing for a toilet, sink, and waste/vent lines installed without permit.

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