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2001-2009 16Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94103 3961001 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2001-2009 16Th 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 built1908
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3961001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Catechi Basil Billy & Sharo
Mailing address
1880 Lexington Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
061496

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Included addresses

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2001 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2009 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2005 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2003 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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AI summary

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2001-2009 16th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Basil Billy & Sharo Catechi, has a varied maintenance and incident history since its construction in 1908. Recent maintenance includes exterior work completed in 2021 involving door replacement, masonry wall repair, and deck repairs at a cost of $6,000, along with a 2012 reroofing project costing $8,800. The building experienced plumbing issues in 2021 with a broken upper lateral and house trap that required SFPUC monitoring, though this violation status is now not active. Earlier improvements include a 2001 bathroom remodel for accessibility compliance and a 2007 upgrade of the fire suppression system.

The building's fire safety record shows multiple false alarm incidents between 2019 and 2021, including several malfunctioning alarm system activations and one gas leak incident, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Two fire complaints were filed in 2019 regarding blocked exits and a fire escape issue, but were either closed with no jurisdiction or found to have no merit. The property has also faced maintenance challenges, including a vacant storefront complaint in 2022 and a 2014 complaint about kitchen airflow issues in a commercial space. Recent activity around the building has generated multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage and debris, though most were unable to be located or were resolved promptly. The building's historical permits show attention to both structural and safety improvements, though some earlier permits for egress door installation and fire suppression upgrades are marked as expired.

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Risk rating

How 2001-2009 16Th 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
12th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.9%
Moderate concern 33.4%
Severe concern 20.8%
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

2001-2009 16Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 09
Overgrown tree
blocking signs
311 RequestJan 11
Garbage and debris

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