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1700 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0569004 36 units · 6 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1700 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 1927
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1927
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
Units36
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area46,176 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0569004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Woo Wendy Po Box 475370 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1700 Broadway is a 6-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by 1700 Broadway Street LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations over the past several years, with ongoing improvements continuing into 2024. Recent work includes a major kitchen and bathroom remodel in apartment 603 (2024), following similar upgrades in units 305 (2023), 202 (2021), and several others between 2015-2019. The building experienced a serious fire incident in 2019 in unit 404, which resulted in smoke damage throughout the apartment, though no injuries were reported. A fire complaint regarding sleeping area requirements was issued in December 2023, suggesting possible regulatory compliance issues.

The building has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the period from 2017-2019, including problems with electrical wiring that led to the 2019 fire, heating system complaints in 2022, and various violations related to fire safety and lead paint. Multiple units have required significant repairs and upgrades to address plumbing, electrical, and safety concerns. The property underwent various infrastructure improvements, including window replacements and concrete repairs, with building-wide boiler upgrades being particularly notable. Multiple 311 calls regarding the building's surroundings have been logged, including issues with graffiti removal, waste management, and street maintenance, though these do not directly relate to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1700 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
1stpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 953 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
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 88%
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

1700 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 31
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202607021911
Issued
Building PermitJul 27
Rev to pa# 2025-0417-4597: replace psn 106 power supply to a psn 1000

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