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1814 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0568008 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1814 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1905
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0568008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1814 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 13, 2006

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Initial analysis

The property at 1814 Broadway is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Janet Mak. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, there are recent fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and 2019 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers - although the 2019 violations were subsequently abated. The building has experienced multiple electrical system upgrades, including a 200A underground service installation in 2011, though a more recent attempt to renew this permit in 2019 was cancelled. Plumbing issues were documented in 2015 with a complaint about sewage backup that required repairs to comply with city orders.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including reroofing projects in 1990 and 2014, and various interior renovations such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom enlargements, and electrical system improvements between 2010-2011. More recent building activity includes a 2021 permit for gas meter installation, though this permit expired. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, with numerous citations issued between 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area. Additionally, multiple fire safety inspections have been conducted between 2017-2024, with several requiring corrective actions, though most were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1814 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
65thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
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

1814 Broadway event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Mar 02
Survey only + pink slip needed to add pg&e gas meter.
Expired

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