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1252-1256 Broadway

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0152014 3 units · 3 fl · 1996

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 1252-1256 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 1996
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1996
Total area5,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0152014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Evelyn
Mailing address
303 Claudia Ct Moraga CA 94556
Last sale
090597

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1256 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1252 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1254 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1252-1256 Broadway in Russian Hill, owned by Evelyn Lee, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects since its construction in 1996. Most notably, the building has had multiple roofing projects, with the most recent lightwell roof work completed in October 2023 at a cost of $9,800, and a major fiber cement siding installation in 2019 costing over $40,000. The building faced some serious safety concerns in 2004 when a routine inspection uncovered multiple fire safety violations, including issues with the central alarm system and smoke enclosure door closers, though these were all properly resolved by November 2005. Additionally, the property experienced water damage and dry rot issues in the light well area in 2005, which were addressed through repairs costing $5,000.

In recent months, there have been reports of graffiti on the building (October 2023) and some parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area, including multiple illegal parking incidents and abandoned vehicle reports between July and September 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, particularly regarding the roof, which has required attention approximately every 5-7 years. The property has passed its inspections and resolved all known violations, with no active complaints or violations currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 1252-1256 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
75th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 283 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.9%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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1252-1256 Broadway event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Feb 24
Work category: 1p; replace existing 2-1/2 inch ames double check backflow (s/n: 3ek0667) with new 2-1/2 inch ames deringer double check backflow (s/n 408962).
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