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516 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726057 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 516 Natoma 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3726057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dekelaita Daniel A & Roelfi
Mailing address
Daniel&roelfina Dekelaita 129 Forest Side Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
120194

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 516 Natoma Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Dekelaita Daniel A & Roelfi, has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements, particularly between 2022 and 2024. The property, built in 1910, has received substantial electrical updates, including comprehensive rewiring of all units in March 2024 with new panels, circuits, lighting, and safety features like smoke detectors. Plumbing work was initiated in 2024 to upgrade systems across all units, though one permit was canceled. A notable structural concern was addressed in December 2024 with the repair and reinforcement of roof joists and rafters at a cost of $5,000.

The building's history includes several fire safety-related issues, particularly in 2024 when violations were issued for problems with fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were subsequently abated. Earlier fire safety concerns include violations from 2004 regarding combustible storage and stair repairs, which were also resolved. The property has shown consistent maintenance activity, with a furnace installation completed in October 2023. Recent maintenance of the building's exterior and common areas is indicated by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris, though these appear to be street-related issues rather than building-specific problems. The comprehensive renovations and recent structural repairs suggest active property management, though the building's history shows periodic fire safety-related issues that required attention.

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Risk rating

How 516 Natoma 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
89th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 (ZIP code)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.3%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

516 Natoma St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 27
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMay 27
Other

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