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1815 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0577011 10 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1815 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 1912
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area8,005 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0577011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Circle Property Llc
Mailing address
2616 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
082013

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Initial analysis

1815 Broadway is a 2-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912 in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood, currently owned by Circle Property LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple challenges over the years. The most notable recent event occurred in September 2020 when Unit #6 sustained fire and smoke damage, requiring extensive repairs including sheetrock, cabinetry, insulation, and electrical work, costing $35,000. The building underwent major modifications in 2006-2007, including the conversion of the basement to a 7-car garage and fire sprinkler system installations, though some related permits expired. In 2012, the building faced structural concerns including termite issues and plumbing problems, with multiple building violations filed in 2010 regarding water damage, mold, and various maintenance matters, all of which were abated by July 2010.

The property has received regular maintenance and improvements, including bathroom and kitchen remodels (2013), foundation work (2006), and various plumbing upgrades. There have been some recurring issues with building systems, as evidenced by multiple fire safety inspections between 2008 and 2024, though most were resolved or found to have no merit. The building's recent history shows recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations for blocked driveways throughout 2023-2024, and occasional sidewalk cleaning concerns. A tenant buyout occurred in 2019, with one tenant receiving $20,000 to vacate. The most recent tenant-related incident occurred in September 2024, involving garbage and debris issues that were promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1815 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
21th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.2%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 18.4%
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

1815 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 19
Extinguishers

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