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1147-1149 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156051 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 1147-1149 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 1914
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yip Family Trust The
Mailing address
Thomas L Yip Trustee 1455 Crespi Dr Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
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1147 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
1149 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1147-1149 Broadway in Nob Hill, owned by the Yip Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2006 costing $4,800, and several electrical upgrades between 2005-2009, which involved installing multiple new circuits and receptacles across both floors. In 2013, a complaint was filed regarding window replacements conducted without proper permits, though this issue is currently noted as not active.

The most pressing recent concern for this property involves numerous parking enforcement incidents, with eight recorded cases of driveway blocking between February and May 2024 alone, most of which resulted in citations being issued. While these parking violations don't directly impact the building's structural integrity or habitability, they indicate potential challenges with parking management in the area. The building's documented permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of systems through the years, with no recent permits showing any significant structural changes or improvements. The two identical street space permits issued in 2014 for $1 each appear to be minor in nature, though their specific purpose is unclear from the records provided.

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Risk rating

How 1147-1149 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
83th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 191 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.5%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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1147-1149 Broadway event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 12
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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