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1816-1826 Broderick St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1028017 21 units · 3 fl · 1917

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 Lower Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1816-1826 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 1917
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area21,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1028017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Margaret Kaufman Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Kaufman Alisa & Jennifer & 2352 Post St Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
042699

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Included addresses

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1824 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2790 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1818 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1826 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1816 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1822 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1820 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 21-unit apartment building at 1816-1826 Broderick Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by the Margaret Kaufman Living Trust, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Most notably, a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement was completed in September 2023 at a cost of $35,000, including new control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency horns in all units. In July 2024, the building received new electrical infrastructure with the replacement of 22 sub-panels, and there was a concurrent upgrade to the fire warning system. The building has experienced recurring hot water issues, with complaints filed in November 2023 and July 2024, though a new domestic hot water boiler was installed in July 2015. Additional infrastructure improvements include boiler flue repairs in February 2024, repiping of waste lines in 2016, and electrical upgrades.

The building has a history of fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements in December 2023, though this was subsequently abated. Previous fire safety violations from 2022 included issues with sprinkler systems, blocked exits, and alarm systems, all of which were corrected. In 2003, the building faced multiple housing code violations related to heating systems, fire escapes, ceiling damage, and security requirements, which were abated by May 2009. A significant complaint filed in August 2021 noted persistent rodent problems, lead paint chips, appliance issues, and electrical concerns. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, though recent complaints about hot water stability suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1816-1826 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
4th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 17.4%
Moderate concern 64.4%
Severe concern 18.2%
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

1816-1826 Broderick St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 07
Alarm Systems
No Merit
311 RequestMay 20
Garbage and debris

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