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801-805 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0159001 22 units · 3 fl · 1913

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 801-805 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
22 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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
Units22
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area12,801 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0159001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vicki I Mac Gift Tr
Mailing address
Mac Min Liang & Chok-ieng I Po Box 22136 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041417

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Included addresses

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1351 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
805 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
801 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
1357 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 22-unit multi-family residential building at 801-805 Broadway in Nob Hill, built in 1913 and owned by Vicki I Mac Gift Tr, has undergone significant structural and safety improvements over recent years, notably completing mandatory soft-story retrofits in 2019-2020 at a combined cost of over $300,000. Recent building issues include water-related problems, with complaints in 2024 about window leaks and water intrusion, plus a June 2024 complaint regarding water damage from a first-floor freezer affecting upper units. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints in 2023-2024, including a lead hazard warning, door repairs, and garbage management issues, though many of these have been addressed promptly through subsequent repairs and compliance work. The property has a history of building system maintenance challenges, evidenced by fire safety violations related to alarm systems in 2022-2023 and other routine inspections revealing various maintenance needs.

In addition to structural improvements, the building has undergone several modernization projects, including ADA bathroom updates in 2016 and various commercial space improvements. The soft-story retrofit work was completed under Tier 4 requirements, with all necessary permits obtained and finalized. Recent building management issues have been documented through multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris concerns, particularly in late 2024. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, many have been addressed through regular inspections, permit work, and prompt responses to violations. The property has had its share of historical issues, including a significant sewage overflow incident in 2008 and multiple fire safety-related complaints over the years, though recent years have shown more focus on addressing structural and safety compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 801-805 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
1th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.6%
Moderate concern 52.5%
Severe concern 42.9%
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

801-805 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 27
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestApr 28
Other excessive noise

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