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2720 Broderick St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0951019A 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 Cow Hollow
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 2720 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 1916
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,654 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0951019A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Julie B Ball Intv Trust
Mailing address
Julie B Ball,trustee 2720 Broderick St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
083095

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2720 Broderick Street, owned by the Julie B Ball Intv Trust, has been maintained relatively well since its construction in 1916 as a two-story flats and duplex structure in the Cow Hollow neighborhood. The most recent significant maintenance work includes a completed sewer lateral replacement work in October 2024, which involved replacing approximately 8-10 feet of the sewer lateral underneath the sidewalk. The property has undergone several substantial improvements over the years, including a bathroom remodel in 2004 costing $40,000 that involved both plumbing and electrical work, partial rear deck repairs in 2020, and historical issues such as dry rot repair in 1991.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with records of sidewalk repairs (2006), street space use (2013), and reroofing work (1997). Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between late 2023 and early 2025. Other recent concerns include reports of pavement defects and sewer issues in September 2024, all of which have been resolved. Two open cases from late 2023 remain, concerning general street cleaning needs and a tree potentially damaging property. A notable incident was recorded regarding a toxic condition, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property's permit history suggests regular maintenance and prompt attention to repairs, with no recent permits indicating any major structural modifications or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2720 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
65th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 301 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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The story over time

2720 Broderick St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Oct 29
Work category: 2pb; replacement of the house strap, and about 8-10' of the sewer lateral underneath the sidewalk.
Complete
311 RequestSep 04
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