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1230 Broadway

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0152010A 6 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 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 1230 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 1924
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0152010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Trust The
Mailing address
1226 Broadway Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1230 Broadway in Russian Hill, owned by Lee Trust The, was constructed in 1924 and is currently facing significant safety concerns. Most pressing is an active complaint from May 2024 indicating the building has not completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work required by San Francisco regulations. In terms of fire safety improvements, recent permits show work is underway or planned to upgrade the fire alarm system, including replacement of the fire alarm panel, installation of low-frequency horns, and addition of wireless radio monitoring, with costs totaling over $24,000. The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, including carbon monoxide detector activations (with no CO present), alarm system malfunctions, and smoke removal service calls, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries.

The property's maintenance history shows regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 through 2014, with one violation related to the central alarm system in 2004 that was resolved within two months. Recent months (2024) have seen multiple 311 calls regarding street-level issues, including garbage and debris (with multiple incidents involving furniture and appliances), water leaks, and blocked driveways. While most of these cases have been resolved, they indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the surrounding area. The building's documented history shows compliance with regular safety inspections and prompt attention to some safety system upgrades, though the active soft-story retrofit complaint represents a notable exception to this pattern of regulatory adherence.

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Risk rating

How 1230 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
30th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 793 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.1%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 38.4%
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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1230 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 13
Public works
bsm request for service

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