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426-430 Broadway

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0144009 14 units · 4 fl · 1909

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
Above average
avg 1.2
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 426-430 Broadway 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
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
BDWY
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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area8,156 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0144009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bittles Projects 426 Broadw
Mailing address
Michael Trovato 1034 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
120517

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430 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
426 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
428 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 426-430 Broadway property is a 14-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Bittles Projects 426 Broadway. The building has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive fire system upgrade in 2017 to meet current fire codes (costing $12,800), seismic retrofitting in 2017 (with separate residential and commercial components totaling $100,000), and various electrical improvements. There have been recurring fire safety concerns noted through multiple fire complaints between 2021 and 2024, including issues with blocked exits, alarm systems, and extinguishers, though most were promptly corrected. The building has a tier 4 soft story status with work completed and a CFC issued.

Historical issues from 2010-2016 included various building maintenance and safety concerns, such as water intrusion, insect/rodent problems, and interior surface damage, all of which were abated by October 2016. The ground floor commercial space has a history of vacancy and blight issues, with multiple complaints about its condition between 2012-2014. Recent complaints from 2022-2023 have been less frequent, though there was a documented bed bug infestation in late 2024 and recent concerns about scooter storage blocking the sidewalk. The property underwent substantial renovations and improvements between 2017-2019, including HVAC system updates, dry rot repairs, and fire safety enhancements. There have been two documented tenant buyouts under the San Francisco buyout ordinance, one for $16,085.18 in 2021 and another for $10,000 in 2018.

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Risk rating

How 426-430 Broadway'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
6th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.3%
Moderate concern 41.5%
Severe concern 27.2%
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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426-430 Broadway event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Mar 06
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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