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1037-1039 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157058 4 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1037-1039 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1913
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area3,552 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157058
Ownership

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

Mailing address
402 Sandpoint Ave Ste 122 Sandpoint ID 83864
Last sale
March 23, 2004

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Included addresses

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1037 A Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
1039 A Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
1039 B Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
1037 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1037-1039 Broadway in Nob Hill, built in 1913, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges over the past two decades. The property has seen substantial recent renovations, including a 2017 comprehensive update of kitchen and bathroom facilities across units, window replacements, and the addition of shared laundry and trash facilities, all costing $40,000. Earlier improvements between 2015-2016 included kitchen and bathroom remodels, water heater relocation, and sewer lateral replacements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety issues, with deck repairs in 2011 and reroofing in 2004.

The property has faced multiple regulatory challenges, particularly in 2014-2016 when there were several complaints about unauthorized remodeling work, which led to inspections and subsequent permits being obtained. A cluster of building violations was recorded in 2001-2008 related to fire safety systems, including expired extinguishers and a defective smoke detector system, though these were eventually abated. More recently, in December 2023, there was a sewage backup issue that was promptly addressed. The building's location has experienced ongoing parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways throughout 2023-2024. The property underwent a substantial remodel of the garage and bathroom facilities in 2023, though there was a tenant buyout recorded at 1033 Broadway Street in July 2024 for $102,100. The building's fire safety record shows only non-fire alarm activations with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1037-1039 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
72ndpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1037-1039 Broadway event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 22
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 02
Garbage and debris

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