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1889 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0577017 22 units · 3 fl · 1957

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1889 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 1957
2 or more units
22 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1957
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
Units22
Floors3
Year built1957
Total area18,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0577017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 505 Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1889 Broadway is a 22-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, owned by the Toremi 1994 Revocable Trust and constructed in 1957. The building has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent being a major fire alarm system upgrade in April 2024 costing $70,000, which includes the installation of new monitoring equipment and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Historical improvements include the replacement of 121 aluminum windows in 2015, reroofing work in 1998, and domestic boiler replacement in 2013.

The property has experienced periodic heating system challenges, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat between 2009 and 2016, including documented violations in 2010 and 2013 regarding failure to maintain required temperatures. Fire safety has been an ongoing focus, with several violations and complaints related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire escape maintenance between 2005 and 2023. Most recently, in November 2023, a sleeping area requirement violation was issued and is currently open. The building has also undergone routine inspections, including several related to fire safety compliance. A carbon monoxide incident and unintentional alarm activations have occurred, though with no reported civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1889 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
11thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

1889 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 27
The heating is not controlled by the tenant. it's meant to be a non tamperable devince in tenants device. it's in the residents manager unit and it's against the building code and law. water intrusion around the windows in living room and mold patch in the wood.
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 30
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