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1575 Broadway

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0574019 14 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1575 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 1925
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area8,355 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0574019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferrigno Fmly Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Ferrigno Andre Christopher 388 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
071612

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Initial analysis

1575 Broadway is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Ferrigno Fmly Lvg Tr. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in February 2024 at a cost of $33,264 to comply with current fire code requirements. The property has a history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and moisture problems documented between 2006 and 2010, including mold and mushroom growth, though these violations were marked as abated by 2011. The building experienced a fire incident in 1994 affecting the top floor apartments, and has had multiple fire safety violations between 2016 and 2024, including issues with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and blocked exits, though all these have been corrected.

Recent maintenance work includes the removal of unauthorized wireless antennas in 2016, various unit renovations in 2011 (including flooring and kitchen improvements), and plumbing upgrades in multiple units. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding various types of waste, though these were all promptly resolved. An active complaint related to common areas was filed in April 2024, and there are ongoing concerns about building siding deterioration as of 2010. The building's infrastructure has been periodically improved through various permits, including roofing work in 2011 and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls between October 2023 and February 2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues and parking violations in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1575 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
18th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 922 are predicted to be safer.

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.0%
Moderate concern 65.8%
Severe concern 15.2%
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

1575 Broadway event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 30 Serious
Building violation
Inspector yee waited for landlord and could not perform a scheduled routine on 04-29-24 at the subject property, no show. landlord was sent…
DBI ComplaintApr 30
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