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16 Powers Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5609018 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16 Powers 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,535 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5609018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scheer Roy
Mailing address
16 Powers Ave Apt A San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061417

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 16 Powers Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Roy Scheer, has undergone significant renovations since its construction in 1900, with the most substantial work occurring between 2013-2014. During this period, the property received comprehensive upgrades including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, complete interior remodels of all three units including kitchen and bath replacements, electrical system upgrades with 200-amp service installations, and various structural improvements such as new foundation work and roof replacement, totaling over $300,000 in permitted work. Prior to these improvements, the building experienced several maintenance and safety issues, as evidenced by violations and complaints from 2000 and 2008 regarding fire safety equipment, security requirements, and unsafe structural elements like a utility ladder. Historical records from the 1980s show previous foundation, staircase, and siding replacements, indicating ongoing maintenance of building systems.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking-related incidents, with numerous complaints about driveway blockages recorded between March and September 2024. These parking enforcement issues, while not directly related to building safety or condition, have occurred frequently, with several resulting in citations. The building's most recent inspection history shows no active violations or complaints regarding unit conditions or building systems, suggesting that the major renovation work completed in 2013-2014 successfully addressed previous safety and maintenance concerns. The property has maintained its three-unit configuration, though there was a 1997 complaint about possible unauthorized unit conversions that was subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 16 Powers 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
35th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 829 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 (ZIP code)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.3%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 15.8%
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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16 Powers Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 21
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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