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1157 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156049 8 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1157 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 1923
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156049
Ownership

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

Owner name
H&K Nob Hill Holdings Llc
Mailing address
1808 Vallejo St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
123120

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit apartment building at 1157 Broadway in Nob Hill, owned by H&K Nob Hill Holdings LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several tenant concerns over the past few years. Built in 1923, the building's major recent work includes a comprehensive update to safety systems in 2020 with the installation of new fire alarm components, followed by the removal of low-frequency sounders in 2021 after ADU construction was halted. The property underwent substantial unit improvements between 2019-2020, including complete remodels of Units 1 and 8 (kitchen and bathroom), window replacements, and significant electrical upgrades including a new 400-amp main meter installation in 2023. Numerous plumbing improvements were initiated, with permits issued for comprehensive bathroom and kitchen renovations across multiple units in recent years, though some permits expired before completion.

The building experienced multiple tenant complaints during 2020 regarding construction work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including concerns about unnotified water shut-offs, construction noise, and perceived harassment related to renovation timelines. These complaints were primarily filed between April and September 2020, coinciding with various renovation projects, including roofing work and ADU conversion attempts. Historical records from 2000-2016 show routine inspections and several fire safety violations that were subsequently abated. The property underwent a tenant buyout in May 2019, with one tenant receiving $25,000. Recent improvements include comprehensive electrical system upgrades, roof replacement, and various unit-specific renovations, suggesting ongoing investment in building maintenance and modernization, though with some permitting irregularities as evidenced by expired permits.

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Risk rating

How 1157 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
27th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 821 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.3%
Moderate concern 52.5%
Severe concern 14.2%
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

1157 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 05
Garbage and debris
bag and tag
311 RequestJan 17
Other excessive noise

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