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3801 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3581001 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 3801 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3581001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Family Trust
Mailing address
Tom Jesse Yuen & Wanda Won 1511 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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400 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3801 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 2-story multi-family residential building at 3801 17th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by the Tom Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains 3 residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone significant commercial renovations, particularly between 2016-2023, when it transitioned from a limited restaurant to a full-service restaurant operation known as "Saucy Asian." Major improvements were completed in 2016-2017, including kitchen remodeling, installation of a fire suppression system, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling over $126,000. In 2023, the building participated in the Accessible Business Entrance program, implementing accessibility improvements including signage and curbside service capabilities.

The building has a relatively clean maintenance record, with only one notable violation in 2007 related to lead paint concerns, which was promptly addressed within a month. Recent activity in 2024 shows multiple street maintenance issues in the vicinity, primarily involving litter and debris, though these are external to the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarm incidents over the years, though all were determined to be system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. Planning records show various permit applications and approvals related to the restaurant use change and sign installations, with some proposals being withdrawn or disapproved, particularly regarding ABC license applications. The building's most recent permit activity demonstrates ongoing compliance with accessibility requirements and general maintenance standards.

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Risk rating

How 3801 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
30th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 895 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.3%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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3801 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 04
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311 RequestFeb 05
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