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1390 Broadway

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0153021 12 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1390 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area8,649 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0153021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yuen Betty
Mailing address
Po Box 2175 San Francisco CA 94126
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

1390 Broadway is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in the Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Betty Yuen. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years, most notably in 2023 with a completed fire alarm system upgrade costing $22,800 to comply with fire code requirements, including new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a fire panel upgrade. In 2022, the building experienced a notable incident when a car crashed into its corner, causing exterior damage that required repairs costing $10,000, with additional work completed later that year. The building has also seen important structural improvements, including seismic strengthening work in 2013 involving shear walls and bolting, and plumbing upgrades in 2022 including kitchen piping replacement.

The property's maintenance history reveals attention to various systems and structures, with historical permits showing work such as roofing (2005), window trim repairs (2001), and responses to various housing inspections. A series of housing complaints from 2010 through 2024 indicate periodic issues with building maintenance, including a significant complaint in 2003 detailing multiple problems including black mold, rodent issues, and maintenance concerns, though most recent inspections have been addressed and closed. The building has experienced several fire safety inspections and complaints over the years, with most being found to have no merit or being promptly corrected. Recent routine inspections and violations have been addressed, including a 2024 common areas inspection that was quickly abated. External to the building's structure, there have been various reports of sidewalk conditions, garbage, and parking issues in the immediate vicinity, which are typical urban maintenance matters handled by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1390 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
13th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 986 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.0%
Moderate concern 52.6%
Severe concern 33.4%
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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The story over time

1390 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 14
Abandoned vehicle

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