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988-990 Broadway

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0149018 6 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 988-990 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 1922
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area7,802 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0149018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Belle Kan Living Trust - A&
Mailing address
Patricia Kan & Michael Kan, 2 Wilburn Ave Atherton CA 94027
Last sale
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988 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
990 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 988-990 Broadway in Russian Hill, owned by Belle Kan Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some historical maintenance challenges since its construction in 1922. Most notably, the building successfully completed mandatory soft story retrofit work in 2018 (with initial permits dating back to 2017), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building recently underwent a comprehensive HVAC upgrade in early 2024, with the installation of heat pump systems across all units (1-6) and associated electrical infrastructure, including a substantial 400-amp service upgrade. Historical records show attention to structural maintenance, including balcony repairs in 2007 due to dry rot, and the building has experienced routine housing inspections throughout the years (most recently in 2014).

The property has had some previous safety concerns that have been addressed, including violations related to fire safety systems in 2002 regarding fire escape maintenance and sprinkler head issues, as well as cable management on the roof in 2011 - all of which were marked as abated. A significant water intrusion issue was reported in 2016, affecting a second-floor unit, though this complaint is listed as not active. Recent 311 calls near the property (2024) have primarily concerned parking issues and noise complaints, which, while noteworthy, are more indicative of neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific problems. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to required safety upgrades, though potential residents should note the property's mixed history of addressing maintenance issues promptly, particularly during the 2002-2011 period.

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Risk rating

How 988-990 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
33th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 759 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.2%
Moderate concern 29.0%
Severe concern 39.9%
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

988-990 Broadway event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 06
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestSep 18
Blocking driveway cite tow

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