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999 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0158026 10 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 999 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 1926
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1926
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area7,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0158026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Abraham Young Po Box 15746 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 999 Broadway in Nob Hill, owned by The 999 Broadway Company, has experienced several significant structural and safety-related events since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in 2024, the building faced multiple compliance issues including an active violation regarding an unpermitted boiler operation and several general maintenance concerns filed in March 2024 related to the fire escape ladder, deck repairs, and various safety system requirements. These recent violations followed a pattern of boiler-related compliance issues, with similar complaints in 2018 and 2023. The building has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 (with a CFC issued), fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet current safety codes, and significant structural work in 2022 to address a failing brick retaining wall, which was stabilized and replaced with a new concrete structure at a cost of $80,000.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety upgrades, including a 2018 boiler replacement, 2013 domestic hot water system installation, and a 2008 repair of wood structural framing damage caused by a vehicle accident. While the building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, recent building violations and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly concerning safety systems and boiler operations. Historical records also show successful resolution of various routine inspections and violations, though some past issues required significant intervention, such as the 2008 structural repairs and brick wall stabilization work. The building's age and history indicate ongoing maintenance requirements typical of older multi-family buildings, with recent focus areas including fire safety system compliance and boiler operations.

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Risk rating

How 999 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 990 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

999 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 30
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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