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2285-2287 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0581013B 9 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2285-2287 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 1916
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1916
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area7,752 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0581013B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Martin Stephen 2285 Broadway Ste D San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
060821

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2285 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115
2287 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit building at 2285-2287 Broadway in Pacific Heights, built in 1916, has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, particularly between 2017-2020. The property, currently owned by 2285 LLC, completed a major $300,000 renovation in 2017-2018 to add three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to the ground floor, consisting of two studios and one one-bedroom unit, along with a mandatory soft-story retrofit that was subsequently certified complete. In 2020, substantial unit renovations were performed, including complete renovations of multiple apartments, fire sprinkler system installations, and comprehensive electrical upgrades, including a new fire alarm system to comply with city ordinances.

Recent concerns have arisen regarding the building's heating system, with multiple active complaints from 2022-2024 about radiator issues in Unit 1, including excessive noise, water leakage, and temperature control problems. The building has had several notable safety and compliance issues in the past, including a violation for boiler permit operation in 2023 that remains active as of October 2023, though many historical violations from 2015-2018 have been resolved. The property has experienced occasional fire alarm system activations, primarily due to malfunctions or unintended transmissions, but no actual fires or civilian injuries have been recorded. Recent maintenance work includes a copper repipe of all six units (2022), new boiler installation (2021), and backflow prevention replacement (2023). The building has also generated multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to street cleaning and parking enforcement issues, though these are external to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 2285-2287 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
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.8%
Moderate concern 53.3%
Severe concern 11.8%
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

2285-2287 Broadway event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 7935664, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJun 02
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 148529 , serial no 7935664

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