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2136-2140 Broderick St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1001021 20 units · 3 fl · 1890

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2136-2140 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 1890
2 or more units
20 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 1890
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area6,585 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1001021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
111219

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2140 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2138 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2136 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2136-2140 Broderick Street in Pacific Heights, owned by 2136 Broderick G1 Lp, has undergone significant improvements and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1890. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018 (Tier 2) at a cost of $75,000, which included adding plywood shear walls and foundations for improved seismic safety. Recent major upgrades include a comprehensive fire alarm system modernization completed in 2021 ($28,000), installation of new tankless water heaters in 2021, and various unit renovations, showing consistent maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership. The building has also had recurring plumbing system maintenance, with multiple shower valve and bathroom upgrades performed throughout various units from 2015 to 2022, despite facing some challenges in early 2021 related to water heater installations and exposed wiring issues that were subsequently addressed.

The property has experienced several building and safety concerns over the years, with the most recent fire safety inspection in 2024 requiring correction of alarm system issues. Past violations from 2007 regarding fire escape obstructions and fire system certification were eventually resolved, as were multiple historical complaints about mold (2013), electrical issues (2021), and a period of water heater installation challenges (2021). The building underwent significant bathroom and electrical upgrades across multiple units between 2015 and 2022, demonstrating ongoing investment in infrastructure. External maintenance issues have been limited, with some historical concerns about peeling paint (2010) and occasional parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by several parking enforcement calls between 2015 and 2022.

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Risk rating

How 2136-2140 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
6th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 905 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 severity forecast
No violation 14.6%
Moderate concern 75.5%
Severe concern 9.8%
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

2136-2140 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 25
Existing subpanel was malfunctioning. replaced small panel with a new 30a subpanel siemens. no other work perform. sub panels are in the tradesmen alley in the first floor.
Complete
Fire ComplaintMar 16
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