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1904 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0567008 2 units · 3 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1904 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 1890
2 or more units
2 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 1890
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area2,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0567008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Julia K Cheng Trustee 1904 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
June 01, 2006

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1904 Broadway in Pacific Heights, owned by the Julia K Cheng Revocable Trust, is a two-unit structure dating back to 1890. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most recent major work occurring in 2020, when a $40,000 project replaced the brick foundation with concrete and added plywood shear walls. Prior improvements include a 2019 exterior terrace remodel ($15,000) and multiple foundation-related works in 2003, totaling over $130,000, which included the installation of an iron and glass railing on the top floor rear deck. A construction-related complaint was filed and quickly resolved in January 2003 regarding unauthorized work duration, though this appears to have been an isolated incident. The building has experienced three smoke detector activations with no fires or injuries, and has undergone routine city inspections and permits for various maintenance issues.

The surrounding area has generated several 311 calls in recent years, primarily concerning pavement defects (2024), a sidewalk toilet placement issue (2023), and general street cleaning matters. The building's infrastructure has required various municipal services, including sidewalk and curb maintenance (2022) and responses to parking-related complaints (2021), though these external issues generally do not directly impact the building's habitability. The most recent building permits show ongoing attention to maintaining and upgrading the property's structural integrity, with no major safety violations or persistent maintenance issues recorded in the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 1904 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
99thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
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

1904 Broadway event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jan 12
Date last observed: 11-jan-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address numbers are not atleast 4 inches high and don’t have required stroke width in a clear violation of california building code 502.1;
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