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3438-3440 Broderick St

Marina, SF 94123 0922026 2 units · 3 fl · 1936

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3438-3440 Broderick St 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 1936
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1936
Total area3,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0922026
Ownership

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

Owner name
M Afshin Najafi Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Alex's Dry Cleaning Valet 628 Lindaro St San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
011421

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3440 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3438 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3438-3440 Broderick Street in the Marina district, built in 1936 and consisting of two units, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over its history. The most recent major work, completed in 2020, included kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units (3438 and 3440), along with the installation of ventless washer/dryer units, though this project generated multiple complaints regarding improper installation of vented dryers and safety concerns about their placement near windows. Historical improvements include a substantial ground level expansion in 2009 adding a family room, bathroom, and deck, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades including furnace relocation and new ductwork installation in 2010. The building has also faced several compliance issues, notably in 2003-2004 when construction of an unpermitted bathroom at the upper floor adjacent to the south property line resulted in violations, and in 2020 when renovation work began before proper permits were obtained, leading to multiple complaints. More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations and sidewalk obstruction, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2019 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The most recent building-related issue was a damaged tree incident reported in January 2024.

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Risk rating

How 3438-3440 Broderick St'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
56th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 435 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.9%
Moderate concern 19.6%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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3438-3440 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 10
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 10
Blocking driveway cite only

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