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3227-3229 Broderick St

Marina, SF 94123 0931006 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3227-3229 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0931006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
331 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 08, 2018

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3229 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3227 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3227-3229 Broderick Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, with a significant and controversial recent history primarily focused on a fourth-floor addition project that generated numerous complaints and compliance issues. Between 2019-2022, major renovations were undertaken including a $330,000 fourth-floor addition to unit 3229 with bedroom, bath, study, family room, and roof decks, accompanied by a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation throughout the building ($16,926) in 2019. The project encountered substantial local opposition and regulatory scrutiny, evidenced by multiple building complaints in 2021 regarding construction practices, scaffolding concerns, and expired permits, as well as a 2019 suspension of building permit applications by the Department of City Planning. During this period, there were also concerns about unauthorized unit modifications, including allegations of illegal unit construction and kitchen removal, though these violations were ultimately abated.

The building underwent significant safety and modernization improvements during this period, including the installation of a new sprinkler monitoring system in 2022 ($4,000), extended fire sprinkler coverage to the 4th floor in 2021 ($6,006), and comprehensive electrical rewiring in 2020. Various plumbing upgrades were completed, including the installation of radiant heating systems and new gas fireplace flues. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, with recent attention to sidewalk defects in late 2022, and historical violation records from 2010 regarding refrigerator and window repairs, which were abated promptly. The complex renovation history, marked by both significant value improvements and substantial neighborhood concerns about construction practices and compliance issues, provides a detailed picture of a historically troubled but ultimately updated property, now equipped with modern safety systems and amenities.

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Risk rating

How 3227-3229 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
45thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 543 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3227-3229 Broderick St event timeline

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2024
Planning Record Jun 07
DPW referral - 2-Unit Condo Conversion
Closed - Approved

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