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1245 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155043 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1245 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 1912
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mehler Doris
Mailing address
1245 Broadway Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
050720

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Initial analysis

1245 Broadway is a 6-unit, three-story TIC building located in the Nob Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1912 and currently owned by Doris Mehler. The property underwent significant seismic safety improvements in 2017 with a completed soft-story retrofit costing $120,000, including the installation of a new Peerless boiler that same year. The building has seen several unit-specific improvements, including a completed kitchen remodel in Unit #1 in 2011 that involved comprehensive updates to electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems. A window replacement project in Unit #3 was intended in December 2023 but was subsequently cancelled.

The building has experienced recurring issues with graffiti in recent months, particularly between October and November 2023, with multiple cases reported and some still pending resolution. There is also a recent concern from April 2024 regarding the renewal of a boiler permit that remains unresolved. The building's historical records show a cluster of violations in May 2001, primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, including issues with self-closing doors, fire extinguishers, gas utility shutoff tools, and egress obstructions; however, all these violations were abated by July 2001. The property has maintained regular housing inspections over the years (2001, 2008, 2010, and 2017), with no active violations from these routine checks. Recent maintenance activities on record include street space permits in 2020 and various 311 calls mostly related to graffiti and debris on or near the property, with the most recent being a garbage and debris complaint in November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1245 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
43th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 641 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

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.2%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 39.3%
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

1245 Broadway event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
mattress
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 15
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 742464-201701, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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