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2301 Broadway

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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 1968
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
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).

Mailing address
1340 Grant Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 17, 1987

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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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

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
29thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 684 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

2301 Broadway event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
Inadequately maintained building exterior
Residential Building
311 RequestJun 04
Blocking driveway cite only

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