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1237-1241 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155045A 3 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1237-1241 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
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
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155045A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lew Mly 2014 Revoc Trust
Mailing address
1745 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1237 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1241 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1239 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1237-1241 Broadway in Nob Hill, owned by Lew Mly 2014 Revoc Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade+. Most recently, in February 2022, the building received a substantial upgrade with the installation of 16 new front windows and exterior painting, costing $27,700. Earlier enhancements include a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2018 ($25,000), rear wood siding replacement in 2012 ($13,000), and window upgrades in 2012 ($20,000). The building has a history of addressing maintenance issues, with all three routine housing inspections (1999, 2007, and 2011) revealing and subsequently resolving violations such as overgrown vegetation, garage ceiling openings, and storage accumulation. While there were multiple 311 calls regarding building and street maintenance from 2020-2024, these primarily concerned external issues like graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, rather than building-specific problems.

The property's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of building systems, including plumbing and electrical work associated with the 2018 renovations. Two earlier permits from 1993-1994 related to retaining wall replacement and reroofing are now expired, though these were addressed by more recent improvements. The building has demonstrated consistent compliance with housing codes, with all identified violations being promptly resolved within reasonable timeframes. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily involved external matters such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, rather than structural or maintenance concerns within the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1237-1241 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
87th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.4%
Moderate concern 18.6%
Severe concern 32.0%
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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1237-1241 Broadway event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 28
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestSep 27
Garbage and debris

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