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1750 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0569007 3 units · 2 fl · 1902

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
Above average
avg 1.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1750 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 1902
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
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0569007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Raphael&Sai Ling Chan-Sew R
Mailing address
1750 Broadway San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
042716

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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AI summary

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 1750 Broadway in Pacific Heights, built in 1902 and currently owned by Raphael & Sai Ling Chan-sew R, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Major renovations in 2012 included installation of new dormers, spiral stairs, egress stair rebuilding, and skylights, while 2013 saw bathroom remodeling in Unit 2, a complete reroofing project, and various electrical upgrades. The building has a documented history of routine housing inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2016, which revealed several safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including maintenance of the fire escape drop ladder, fire alarm system repairs, and various security requirements. The property experienced a series of smoke detector activations (nine instances) and alarm system malfunctions between 2007 and 2009, though all were determined to be unintentional with no injuries reported.

More recent history shows regular parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple cases of driveway blocking reported between 2019 and 2024, though these are external matters unrelated to building maintenance. The building underwent unit-specific renovations in 2007-2008, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Unit 1, with all related permits showing "Complete" status. A significant violation cluster was documented in February 2003 relating to various safety and security issues, including handrails, locking devices, fire safety, and alarm systems, all of which were addressed and abated by March 2016. The most recent known housing inspection in 2016 resulted in violations being corrected within approximately six weeks. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the resolution of these violations, with no active building complaints or violations on record as of 2016.

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Risk rating

How 1750 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
53th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.9%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 15.9%
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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