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2301 Broadway

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0582023 14 units · 3 fl · 1968

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 2301 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 1968
2 or more units
14 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.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1968
Total area11,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0582023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yick Realty Investment
Mailing address
1340 Grant Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 14-unit apartment building at 2301 Broadway in Pacific Heights, owned by Yick Realty Investment, was constructed in 1968 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related issues over its history. Most notably, a routine housing inspection in December 2015 revealed multiple violations that required attention, including problems with fire escape ladders, smoke alarms, auxiliary lighting, and structural maintenance requirements, though these were all abated by January 21, 2016. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including garage door electrical installations in 2006, and permitted street space modifications in 2011. Three fire safety complaints between 2007 and 2022 were recorded, including issues with blocked exits, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems, all of which were corrected according to the records.

Historical complaints from the late 1990s to mid-2000s indicate recurring issues with heating systems and plumbing problems, particularly a significant plumbing complaint in 1997 regarding frequent overflow incidents in unit #101 that remains active as of 2023. The building's fire safety systems have undergone periodic monitoring and correction, with three documented fire incidents showing no civilian injuries. Recent history (2023-2025) shows various exterior maintenance and parking-related issues, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on and around the property, and several parking enforcement requests, though these are typical urban environment concerns not directly related to building safety or maintenance. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, records indicate that most violations have been addressed when brought to the owner's attention, with no active building violations currently on file as of 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2301 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
30th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.0%
Moderate concern 36.4%
Severe concern 13.6%
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

2301 Broadway event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 05
Other illegal parking

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