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2452-2454 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0562008 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 2452-2454 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 area5,463 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0562008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pulp Addiction Inc
Mailing address
Emil Pesiri 2452 Broadway St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
011597

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2454 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94123
2452 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2452-2454 Broadway in Pacific Heights, owned by Pulp Addiction Inc, was constructed in 1908 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being window sash replacement in 2013 at a cost of $12,000. Other notable maintenance includes water heater renewal in 2008, furnace installations in 1992, and a roofing project in 2000. There have been four unintentional fire alarm activations recorded, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries.

Recent history shows some concerning maintenance issues in 2023, including an open sewer issue complaint and past problems with a collapsed sidewalk and pavement defects, though these were subsequently resolved. The building underwent a significant status change when a staff-initiated process was recorded for conversion from a three-unit apartment building to a single-family dwelling unit, though this appears to be marked as "None" for developer information. The property has experienced typical urban challenges, with several 311 calls recorded in 2023-2024 related to street cleaning, noise issues, and illegal postings, primarily involving external areas rather than the building itself. While there are multiple expired permits from the 1990s, these appear to be historical rather than current concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2452-2454 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
69th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 14.3%
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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