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1316-1320 Broadway

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0153013 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1316-1320 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,292 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0153013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ginn Tom L Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Oi Yee Ginn 1320 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
031899

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1318 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1316 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1320 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, this two-story multi-family residential building located at 1316-1320 Broadway was constructed in 1910 and contains three units. The property, currently owned by the Ginn Tom L Bypass Trust, underwent significant renovations in 2010, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in unit 1318, window replacements at the rear, and repairs to address dry rot damage at the rear stairs. These improvements were documented through building, plumbing, and electrical permits totaling approximately $17,500, with the electrical work specifically involving the installation of new lighting, switches, receptacles, a fan, and circuits. A reroofing project from 1998 is also on record, though this permit has expired.

The building's more recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning exterior upkeep. In 2023 alone, there were multiple incidents requiring attention, including two instances of graffiti (May and November), and several street cleaning issues involving loose garbage and medical waste (March 2023). The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with citations issued for illegal parking in March 2023 and October 2021, and complaints about blocking the driveway. The building's location has faced some urban maintenance challenges typical of its neighborhood, including occasional issues with sidewalk cleanliness and the presence of medical waste, as documented in 2018 and 2023. While the 2010 renovations significantly improved the interior of unit 1318, the property's more recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with exterior upkeep and neighborhood-related issues, particularly regarding graffiti and street cleaning.

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Risk rating

How 1316-1320 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
42th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.4%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 25.6%
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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1316-1320 Broadway event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Oct 30 Serious
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
Fire IncidentOct 18
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)

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