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16 Ford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3581054 3 units · 1 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16 Ford 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
RH2
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3581054
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ungerer Mark Wilson & Yangy 16 Ford St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
February 18, 2005

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Initial analysis

The 16 Ford Street property is a one-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by the Ungerer Family Trust and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent major installation being ductless mini-split systems (both heating and cooling) scheduled for installation in late 2024, costing approximately $12,600. The property has received attention to its structural integrity, including a 2022 reroofing project ($17,800), repairs to weatherproofing and siding in 2020 ($9,000), and historical repairs dating back to the early 1990s including window replacement and interior renovations.

The building faced multiple violations in 2011-2012 related to safety and maintenance issues, primarily concerning fire safety (fire extinguishers, egress, and fire escape ladder), siding weatherproofing, and interior wall conditions, though all were abated by December 2012. The property has undergone routine apartment house inspections in 2001 and 2006, and significant plumbing work was completed in 2017 with a sewer replacement and new house trap installation. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk maintenance, parking violations, and street cleaning, with no active complaints regarding the building's internal conditions. The most recent building permits and improvements demonstrate ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure, particularly in climate control systems.

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Risk rating

How 16 Ford 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 613 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

16 Ford St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 23
Apt #1: install one 15 amp breaker in main panel on the side of the home an electrical disconnect bos will be installed to the outdoor unit.
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