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2051 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0579016 2 units · 3 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2051 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1948
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1948
Total area3,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0579016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3049 Oakraider Dr Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
September 27, 2013

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2051 Broadway in Pacific Heights, owned by First Eds Realty LLC, underwent significant renovations in 2016-2017 that included comprehensive updates to both residential units. The $1 million interior remodel project encompassed selective structural strengthening at the garage level, addition of a new den and full bathroom, and installation of a new stair connection between floors. Additional improvements during this period included facade changes, window replacements, and a transition from terra cotta flue tiles to a new metal chimney system. The building received extensive plumbing updates, with work on five bathrooms, two kitchens, and laundry facilities, as well as the installation of new high-efficiency water heaters and radiant heating systems. The electrical system was also upgraded substantially, featuring new lighting, circuits, and safety equipment.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a complete roof replacement in 1998 (permit expired) and recent sewer lateral replacement in 2017. While there was one historical complaint in 1998 regarding a rotted fence that posed a fire hazard, this issue was promptly addressed within four months. The building's immediate area has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, with multiple documented cases of blocked driveways between 2021-2024, though these are external to the building's physical condition. Recent maintenance requests have mainly involved standard municipal services such as street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, with no major building-related complaints on record since the 1998 incident. The extensive and recent nature of the building's rehabilitation work, including structural, plumbing, and electrical improvements, suggests that the property has received substantial modernization and safety upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 2051 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
85thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 144 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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