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3159 16TH ST

Mission · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 3568061 · Last violation Jul 31, 2026 · Last complaint Oct 1, 2026

NeighborhoodMission
More violations than 96% of nearby buildings
More violations than 96% of buildings and more complaints than 96% of buildings in Mission. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 19 violations · 11 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
8 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe1
Serious5
Minor2

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Fire safety problems have been reported here.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Walk the exit route from the unit to the street and check the stairs and hallways are clear of stored items, and that fire doors close properly.
    details ▸

    California law requires safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway, and requires stairs, hallways and exits to be kept litter free. Storage areas, garages and basements must be kept free of combustible materials. San Francisco's Housing Code separately treats inadequate exits and inadequate fire protection equipment as conditions that make a building substandard, which is the finding behind a notice of violation.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • San Francisco Housing Code §1001(m), (n)
  2. Tenants here have reported no heat or no hot water.
    details ▸

    California law requires heating facilities in good working order, and plumbing facilities in good working order including hot and cold running water. A rental unit that substantially lacks either may be legally uninhabitable, which is the standard the implied warranty of habitability sets for every residential tenancy in the state.

311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
48
3 per year avg.↑ Up 83% in the last 2 years (11 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
21
Severeⓘ3
Seriousⓘ15
Minorⓘ3
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1997
341
11 per year avg.↑ Up 19% in the last 2 years (19 vs 16 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
8
Severeⓘ1
Seriousⓘ5
Minorⓘ2

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ50 violations
Exterior & windowsⓘ35 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ18 violations
Plumbingⓘ18 violations
Electricalⓘ17 violations
Cleanliness & refuseⓘ16 violations
Smoke detectorsⓘ14 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ13 violations
Peeling paintⓘ12 violations
Moldⓘ11 violations
Pestsⓘ8 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ7 violations
Ventilation & lightⓘ3 violations
Permits & unpermitted workⓘ2 violations
Locks & securityⓘ2 violations
Heating equipmentⓘ2 violations
No specific condition stated113 violations
5 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Hide violations (341) ↑See complaints (48) →

Violation log

8 DBI violations · Open

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
OpenNov 20, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.inspector yee investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are delineated within the notice of violation issued. pertinent observations are as follows: see below. 3159 16th
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311

Ask how heat and hot water are supplied and who pays for them. If either fails once you live here, put the request to the landlord in writing and keep a copy.

  • California Tenant Guide
  • San Francisco Housing Code §701
  • Tenants here have reported pests.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look along baseboards and inside low cabinets for droppings, greasy rub marks or tracks, and check whether the bins outside overflow and whether gaps around exterior doors are sealed.
    details ▸

    California law requires buildings and grounds to be kept clean and sanitary and free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents and vermin. San Francisco requires property owners to keep their property free of vermin, and requires an owner or manager to respond to a tenant's bed bug complaint by hiring a licensed pest control operator.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • SF.gov, Keeping your building free of vermin
    • Infestation Rodent Insect13 complaints
    Bathroom6 complaints
    Mold And Mildew6 complaints
    General Maintenance Not In List Above5 complaints
    Plumbing Broken Leaking4 complaints
    Electrical Non Hazard2 complaints
    Security Inadequately Secured Perimeter2 complaints
    Infestation Bed Bugs2 complaints
    Ventilation Inadequate Or None1 complaints
    Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage1 complaints
    Electrical Hazardous Condition1 complaints
    Elevators Everthing Else1 complaints
    Fire Sprinkler System1 complaints
    Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
    Heat Lack Of Heat1 complaints
    Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water1 complaints
    OpenNov 20, 2025building sectionremove egress obstruction at rear exit (801, 1001 (1) hc)located at the rear exit of property. remove debris and clean backyard to provide a clear means of egress for tenants at 3161 16th st. tenants in case of emergency.
    OpenNov 20, 2025other sectioninspector commentsit is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. your cooperation is appreciated.
    OpenNov 18, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.inspector yee investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are delineated within the notice of violation issued. pertinent observations are as follows: see below. 3161 16th #504
    OpenNov 18, 2025building sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)located at the ceiling near window. tenant used a sticky mouse trap to cover the hole.
    OpenNov 18, 2025building sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc) repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)located at wall by the sink. patch holes at wall that may be entry points into unit #504. check base of sink for potential holes.
    OpenNov 18, 2025other sectioninspector commentsit is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. your cooperation is appreciated.
    OpenNov 10, 2025DBI code violation—The Building Façade Inspection Program established by Ordinance 67-16 and codified as San Francisco Existing Building Code Chapter 5F requires certain building facades be regularly inspected by a California licensed architect or engineer. A written report of the inspection findings shall be submitted to the Department for review. This building is in Violation of the Mandatory Building Façade Inspection Program Tier 2 Comprehensive Inspection Report submittal deadline of 12/31/2023. See San Francisco Existing Building Code Chapter 5F and sections 501F, 503F, 505F, and 507F for applicable codes this program. MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A TABLE 1A-K
    OpenNov 20, 2025
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    inspector yee investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are delineated within the notice of violation issued. pertinent observations are as follows: see below. 3159 16th
    OpenNov 20, 2025
    building section · remove egress obstruction at rear exit (801, 1001 (1) hc)
    located at the rear exit of property. remove debris and clean backyard to provide a clear means of egress for tenants at 3161 16th st. tenants in case of emergency.
    OpenNov 20, 2025
    other section · inspector comments
    it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. your cooperation is appreciated.
    OpenNov 18, 2025
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    inspector yee investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are delineated within the notice of violation issued. pertinent observations are as follows: see below. 3161 16th #504
    OpenNov 18, 2025
    building section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    located at the ceiling near window. tenant used a sticky mouse trap to cover the hole.
    OpenNov 18, 2025
    building section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc) repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
    located at wall by the sink. patch holes at wall that may be entry points into unit #504. check base of sink for potential holes.
    OpenNov 18, 2025
    other section · inspector comments
    it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. your cooperation is appreciated.
    OpenNov 10, 2025
    DBI code violation
    The Building Façade Inspection Program established by Ordinance 67-16 and codified as San Francisco Existing Building Code Chapter 5F requires certain building facades be regularly inspected by a California licensed architect or engineer. A written report of the inspection findings shall be submitted to the Department for review. This building is in Violation of the Mandatory Building Façade Inspection Program Tier 2 Comprehensive Inspection Report submittal deadline of 12/31/2023. See San Francisco Existing Building Code Chapter 5F and sections 501F, 503F, 505F, and 507F for applicable codes this program. MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A TABLE 1A-K