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2440-2444 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0562007 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2440-2444 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,586 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0562007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Danielle Dignan Irrevoc Tr
Mailing address
Dignan Danielle & Zuiches J 2440 Broadway St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032913

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2444 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94123
2440 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94123
2442 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2440-2444 Broadway in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1908, has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2022, significant work was completed including the installation of new glass railings at rear balconies and comprehensive plumbing updates such as the replacement of the clay sewer lateral and installation of a gas fireplace insert. The building previously underwent substantial electrical work in 2010, including a complete rewiring of one unit, installation of smoke detectors, and fire sprinkler system upgrades. A notable history exists regarding building additions, with cancelled permit applications in 2019 for a major rear addition project valued at $900,000 and in 2015 for interior renovations and horizontal expansion.

The property has experienced some regulatory challenges, particularly in December 2015 when multiple violations were recorded related to structural maintenance requirements, fire safety equipment, and carbon monoxide/smoke alarm compliance, though these were all abated by June 2016. There was also an illegal short-term rental situation that was resolved in 2018. Recent maintenance issues have included tree pruning needs (2023) and sewer-related work (2023), while various 311 calls in 2023-2024 have primarily concerned parking matters and moving-related temporary signage. The building's safety systems have received regular updates, including fire sprinkler modifications in 2010, though there were two fire-related incidents recorded - a false alarm and a smoke detector activation - neither of which resulted in injuries. The property is currently maintained by the Danielle Dignan Irrevocable Trust and consists of three units across three stories plus a garage.

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Risk rating

How 2440-2444 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
47th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.8%
Moderate concern 39.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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2440-2444 Broadway event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Nov 08
Revise issued permit with plans. app #202208231034. to change railing system with top rail to no top rail. reference esr report no. 3842
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 30
Work category: 2pb; existing clay sewer lateral replaced from the building to the new house trap installed at connection with lower sewer lateral near the edge of the sidewalk. 4" hdpe dr17 sewer pipe by open trench and pipe bursting. new cleanout at the building's foundation.

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