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3030 Broderick St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0938014 9 units · 3 fl · 1951

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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

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 3030 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 1951
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1951
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area11,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0938014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dong Albert J, Ttee 3030 Broderick St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
December 22, 1988

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit apartment building at 3030 Broderick Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Albert J Dong Trust, was constructed in 1951 and has undergone significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a seismic retrofit in 2013, which included the installation of new shear walls, moment frames, and other structural improvements, receiving its Certificate of Final Completion. Recent major upgrades include a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade costing $42,100, and electrical panel replacement in October 2023. The building has seen substantial unit improvements between 2019 and 2021, with comprehensive renovations in Units 1, 3, 4, and 6, including kitchen relocations, bathroom upgrades, and lighting improvements, totaling over $140,000 in work. All units have received updated fire safety features, including smoke detectors and fire alarm systems, though there have been several fire safety complaints over the years, primarily related to alarm systems and sprinkler systems, most of which were promptly corrected.

The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety regulations, completing a soft-story retrofit, though historical fire code violations and complaints were recorded between 2008 and 2024, including issues with exit maintenance and sprinkler systems. The most recent significant maintenance activity was the decommissioning of a steam boiler and backflow assembly in June 2024. The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2001, 2006, and 2016, with all issues being addressed. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external municipal issues such as graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and street cleaning matters, none of which directly reflect on the building's condition. The property's maintenance record shows consistent investment in updates and repairs, with particular attention paid to seismic safety, fire systems, and unit modernization.

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Risk rating

How 3030 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
24thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 654 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

3030 Broderick St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jun 06
Work category: 11p; decommission of steam boiler identified as unknown 329. also decommission of backflow assembly serial number re862. the steam boiler will be removed from the pto list. the backflow will be removed from the sf puc list.
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Fire ComplaintFeb 22
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