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1614-1616 Thomas Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5359010 2 units · 1 fl · 1965

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 Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1614-1616 Thomas Ave 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 1965
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1965
Total area2,447 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5359010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frey Christopher Jacob
Mailing address
P O Box 2368 San Jose CA 95109
Last sale
020414

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1614 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1616 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 1614-1616 Thomas Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Christopher Jacob Frey, was built in 1965 as a single-story flats and duplex structure. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a gas furnace replacement and installation of a heat pump system in early 2022, followed by the installation of an 8-panel solar PV system (2.96 kW) on the roof in July 2021. Major maintenance work has included reroofing projects in both 1995 and 2021 (the latter costing $16,385), and the replacement of a retaining wall along the rear property line was completed in 2019. The electrical infrastructure has been upgraded with a 200-amp, 3-meter socket installation in 2016.

The property has experienced some recurring parking enforcement issues in recent years, with multiple reports of vehicles parking on sidewalks or blocking driveways in 2021 and 2023, though these are not directly related to building maintenance or resident safety. Other municipal interactions have been primarily related to street cleaning and lighting concerns, including a flickering streetlight issue that was resolved in March 2015. The building's permit and maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the owner, with particular attention to energy efficiency improvements in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1614-1616 Thomas Ave'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
73th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 location

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

Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.0%
Moderate concern 40.8%
Severe concern 3.2%
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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1614-1616 Thomas Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jan 12
Work category: 1m; we replace a gas furnace now we install a heat pimp condenser in the roof and air handler in a closet with line set
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