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16-18 Fairmount St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6662005 3 units · 2 fl · 1979

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Glen Park
Above average
avg 1.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 16-18 Fairmount 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 1979
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1979
Total area4,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6662005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cirelli Franco & Gabriella
Mailing address
Franco Cirelli And Gabriell 18 Fairmount St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082412

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16 Fairmount St, San Francisco, CA 94131
18 Fairmount St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 16-18 Fairmount Street property is a multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, consisting of 3 units across 2 stories, owned by Franco & Gabriella Cirelli and constructed in 1979. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and renovation projects over the past four decades, with the most recent work focusing on exterior improvements. Currently, there are active building violations from May 2024 regarding unauthorized modifications beyond the scope of a stucco replacement project, including the removal of two street-facing balconies and replacement of patio doors and windows. This violation has resulted in monthly monitoring fees. Earlier exterior projects include a 2024 stucco replacement, a completed 2022 siding replacement on the west-facing side, and a 2004 re-roofing project. The building has also undergone interior improvements, including a 2018 kitchen and bathroom remodel valued at $35,000, and plumbing upgrades such as a bathroom renovation and kitchen sink replacement.

Historical complaints indicate some past concerns about unauthorized modifications, including complaints about an illegal ground floor unit (1999) and an unauthorized stairway construction (1997), both of which were resolved. The building's maintenance record shows attention to structural issues, with dryrot repairs to decks completed in 2004, and a hand-dug sewer replacement from the house trap completed in 2016. While there have been numerous 311 calls in recent months, these primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk blockages, abandoned vehicles, and street cleaning matters, rather than building-specific problems. The property has experienced one recorded electrical incident involving a downed power line, but no civilian injuries were reported. The current owners have shown consistent investment in building maintenance and improvements, with recent work focused on exterior updates and compliance with building codes, although there remains an active violation under review.

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Risk rating

How 16-18 Fairmount 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
9th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 331 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.6%
Moderate concern 47.7%
Severe concern 11.6%
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

16-18 Fairmount St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 12
Renewal
$1 · Filed
DBI ComplaintDec 03
Date last observed: 02-dec-25; time last observed: 7:45am; floor: ground flo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; expired permits; work w/o permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: lots of construction has been going on at this building. potential illegal unit in garage and changes made to front of bldg. scaffolding was placed, new windows and lights front of bldg. new balconies. please investigate entire bldg, ;

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