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744-746 Broadway

North Beach, SF 94133 0147009 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 744-746 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 1907
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,042 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0147009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Stephen & Margaret Fmly
Mailing address
West Coast Property Mgmt 714 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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746 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
744 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 744-746 Broadway in North Beach, owned by Lee Stephen & Margaret Fmly, was built in 1907 and contains 5 residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone several significant accessibility improvements in recent years, including the installation of a power door operator in 2021-2022 to comply with the accessible building entrance program. The building has experienced recurring issues with its mechanical systems, particularly heating (with a violation in 2015) and plumbing, as evidenced by multiple sewage backup incidents from 2023-2025. Fire safety has been a notable concern, with violations related to fire escapes, sprinkler systems, and extinguishers recorded between 2018-2019, though most were either corrected or found to be without merit. A significant number of routine inspections and violations were documented during the 2000-2015 period, including issues with building maintenance, interior surfaces, and lead paint concerns.

Recent building activity includes multiple sewer discharge incidents in late 2023 through early 2025, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges. The commercial space within the building has apparently been vacant as of August 2023, according to a listing on Craigslist. The property has a history of plumbing issues, with multiple sewer-related complaints and repairs noted between 2019 and 2025. Regular inspections have revealed various maintenance needs over the years, but many violations have been promptly addressed or abated. The building's fire safety systems have required attention on multiple occasions, with several inspections noting issues with sprinklers, standpipes, and fire escapes, though many of these problems have been resolved or marked as "No Merit" upon investigation.

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Risk rating

How 744-746 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
22th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.1%
Moderate concern 35.1%
Severe concern 16.9%
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

744-746 Broadway event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Aug 11
Date last observed: 10-aug-23; floor: ground; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure; ; additional information: vacant commercial space: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/off/d/san-francisco-746-broadway-retail-space/7653177973.html;
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