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2401-2405 16Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3965051 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2401-2405 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UMU
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 built1909
Total area5,832 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3965051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galway Properties Ii
Mailing address
Po Box 470158 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
110419

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2401 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2403 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2405 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 2401-2405 16th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Galway Properties II and built in 1909, has experienced significant fire-related challenges in recent years, most notably a substantial fire in late 2022 that rendered the building uninhabitable. This incident triggered a series of repairs and safety improvements, including the replacement of ground floor windows, restoration of fire-damaged exterior elements, and accessibility improvements, with ongoing work continuing into 2024. The building has undergone several important fire safety upgrades, including the installation of 40 new fire sprinklers on the second and third floors in early 2022, with recent improvements including the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in April 2024 costing $11,500, and electrical work for new wiring and monitoring systems.

The property has a complex maintenance and safety history, with multiple building violations and fire safety concerns documented between 2021 and 2024. These include violations related to sprinkler locations, occupant load, and exit obstructions, though many have been abated. Recent complaints filed in May 2024 regarding the building's condition described it as abandoned/derelict with damaged and dilapidated walls. The building's infrastructure has also seen significant upgrades, including the replacement of 36 street-facing windows with energy-efficient double-pane units in early 2022, and extensive plumbing work including the replacement and relocation of furnaces and ducts. The property's fire safety systems have been a particular focus, with multiple improvements implemented over recent years, including sprinkler system modifications, new fire alarm components, and comprehensive safety assessments following the 2022 fire incident.

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Risk rating

How 2401-2405 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
18th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1952 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.0%
Moderate concern 65.6%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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2401-2405 16Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 23
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 31
Garbage and debris

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