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3079 Broderick St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0939002 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3079 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 1900
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0939002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
William Wong , Monica Wong 520 El Cerrito Pz El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
January 26, 2005

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3079 Broderick Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1900 and owned by Paul K. Wong, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its seismic soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) and underwent reroofing that same year, totaling over $50,000 in structural improvements. Recent renovations include a $22,000 kitchen remodeling project in Unit #4 in 2018, which involved electrical updates including a new subpanel. The building has also experienced recurring issues with graffiti in recent years, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding the building's exterior, including a notable pattern of graffiti on commercial sections.

Historical maintenance records show various upgrades and repairs, including guardrail repairs, siding replacement, and multiple unit renovations between 2009-2018. The building has faced some significant safety concerns over the years, including a 2017 complaint about roof leaks causing wall and floor damage, and a 2003 complaint about unsafe decks with flaking paint and loose railings. There were also multiple fire safety violations issued in 2019, though these were not detailed in the records. The property has had several expired or withdrawn permits related to unauthorized signage, particularly a general advertising sign that was the subject of multiple complaints between 2000-2008. While there have been multiple fire alarm activations recorded, none have resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries, suggesting proper safety systems are in place though possibly requiring periodic maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 3079 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
34thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 568 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

3079 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 28
Repair of 4th floor exterior elevated elements (sistering all totted joists and strengthen raliing connection as needed) visible from street.
$7,000 · Filed

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