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3255 Broderick St

Marina, SF 94123 0931001 18 units · 3 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

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 3255 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 1928
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1928
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area17,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0931001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
124 Lyford Dr Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The 3255 Broderick Street property is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by the John H Kaufmann Trust, and located in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco. The building has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system upgrade completed in December 2023 to comply with SFFD requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders and monitoring capabilities. The property has a completed seismic retrofit (Tier 4) of its soft-story structure, which was mandatory under San Francisco's Soft Story Ordinance #66-13. Window replacements were completed in 2017, involving the installation of 91 aluminum-clad wood windows on the front and side elevations.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most pressing recent concerns involving inadequate ventilation for gas appliances, as documented in complaints from 2022 and 2024. A 2019 complaint about bathroom leaks and a 2013 incident involving potentially locked fire exits were also noted, though these issues were marked as not active. There was a fire incident in December 2023 involving cooking equipment, which resulted in a violation that has since been abated. Historical records show a pattern of various building improvements, including kitchen cabinet replacement (2006), reroofing (1998), and siding installation (1996). The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent months regarding garbage, debris, and parking issues, particularly in 2024, though these are generally related to street conditions rather than direct building management concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3255 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

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
18thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3255 Broderick St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 19
Inadequate ventilation of a gas stove.
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitApr 04
Replace (58) windows in kind. the same size, location and style to vinyl windows with double glass. existing windows are aluminum with single glass. like-for-like window replacement.u<=0.30

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