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612-616 Broadway

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0146003 4 units · 4 fl · 1913

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 612-616 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area3,888 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0146003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chew Yee Association
Mailing address
60 Wentworth Pl Ste 5 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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616 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
612 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 612-616 Broadway, owned by Chew Yee Association and built in 1913, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building received comprehensive fire safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, an upgraded fire alarm system, and related accessibility improvements. The property has shown progress in addressing previous issues, with a history of fire system violations being addressed through recent permitted work costing approximately $32,000. Between 2016-2022, there were multiple attempts to improve the ground floor commercial space, including a failed attempt in 2019 to convert the space to a limited restaurant and a successful conversion in 2022 to a boba tea shop with seating for 28, along with associated accessibility improvements.

The building's maintenance history includes some concerning incidents, particularly in 2017 when there were reports of water leaks and mold issues affecting multiple floors, though these complaints are no longer active. Historical fire safety violations from 2004 regarding fire escapes, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers were all abated by December 2001. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 have been primarily related to exterior maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and graffiti, though these appear to be more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarms over the years, with no reported civilian injuries in any incidents. While there have been multiple complaints and routine inspections documented since 2001, most recent building improvements focus on enhanced safety systems, indicating attention to prior regulatory concerns.

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Risk rating

How 612-616 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
32th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.7%
Moderate concern 40.6%
Severe concern 19.8%
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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612-616 Broadway event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 15
Encampment

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