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1616-1620 Broderick St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1052013 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

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 1616-1620 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1905
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area5,445 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1052013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3440 Swallow Nest Ln Sacramento CA 95833
Last sale

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1618 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1620 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1616 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This three-story, multi-family residential building located at 1616-1620 Broderick Street in Lower Pacific Heights, was constructed in 1905 and contains three units. The property has undergone numerous renovations and repairs over the years, with significant work performed between 2006 and 2012, including major electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and bathroom remodels on various floors. A notable renovation in 2008 involved the removal of an illegal unit and appliances, conversion of spaces into storage rooms, and installation of new systems. The building has experienced several maintenance challenges, with a recurring issue of plumbing problems documented in 2018 regarding a non-draining sink and garbage disposal, and earlier water-related issues in 2009 including refrigerator leaks and potential mildew concerns. More recently, there have been consistent reports of rodent infestations, with the most recent complaint filed in May 2024. The property has maintained its core systems, with permits showing installation of two tankless water heaters and two furnaces in 2008, as well as significant electrical rewiring and panel upgrades in 2012. Historical violations from 2000 related to various building codes, including fire safety and sanitation issues, were resolved by 2009. The building's only recorded fire incident was a minor equipment-related building fire, though there have been occasional false alarms and smoke scares with no reported injuries. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with waste management compliance, particularly regarding garbage receptacle placement, though these are primarily related to exterior maintenance rather than building safety issues.

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Risk rating

How 1616-1620 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
60thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 268 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1616-1620 Broderick St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 05
Work category: 1m; replace (1) gas furnace + (4) supply ducts
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