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1814 Broadway

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

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 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.

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
Mak Janet
Mailing address
1814 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
030413

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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

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
65th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 severity forecast
No violation 67.4%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 12.4%
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

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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