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2398 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0563012 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2398 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0563012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Quayle Marky Lynn
Mailing address
Chandler Properties 3475 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
091918

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2398 Broadway in Pacific Heights, owned by Marky Lynn Quayle, was constructed in 1900 and houses 2 units. The property has experienced several notable maintenance issues and improvements over the past decade. In 2018, the building faced significant structural concerns when loose masonry on the detached garage was reported as a safety hazard, leading to a complete repair costing $14,490. This violation was officially abated by June 2018. The building has also undergone various system upgrades, including the installation of a new hot water boiler in May 2020 and a dedicated electric car charger line in September 2020.

Historical complaints reveal several tenant comfort and safety issues, including heating system problems in 2016, electrical safety concerns in 2015, and uncontained interior work in 2014, though all these issues were subsequently resolved. While there have been two fire-related incidents (both false alarms) recorded in the building's history, no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent building-related work includes two street space permits issued in late 2019, each with a nominal cost of $1.00. The property's immediate surroundings have experienced various municipal service calls in 2024, primarily related to parking issues and street maintenance, though these are external matters not directly affecting the building's condition or safety.

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Risk rating

How 2398 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
83th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 75.0%
Moderate concern 19.2%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

2398 Broadway event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Sep 04
Installation of new 50amp/240v dedicated line for car charger.
Complete
Plumbing PermitMay 18
Work category: 8p; remove existing water heater and install new hot water boiler

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