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1607-1609 Broderick St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1053004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 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 1607-1609 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
2 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 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,784 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1053004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 590302 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
March 03, 1998

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1609 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1607 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1607-1609 Broderick Street is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1900 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The two-story flat/duplex is currently owned by Victor Ume-ukeje. The building's maintenance history includes termite repairs completed in 1987, though more concerning is a long-standing housing issue from 1998 involving leaks in two bathrooms and mold growth, which was not officially abated until 2009. More recent building health concerns have emerged in early 2024, with complaints about mold and mildew, as well as a rodent/insect infestation, though these cases were transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division for further investigation.

The property has experienced various environmental and safety issues over the years, including multiple fire complaints between 2017-2019 that ranged from alleged illegal occupancy to hazardous materials concerns, though all were either found to have no merit or resulted from no access to the building. There have been recurring issues with sidewalk parking, particularly involving the same grey Hyundai vehicle in late 2023, resulting in at least one citation. Most recently, in late 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on or near the property, including abandoned furniture and a refrigerator, all of which have been resolved. The building's two-unit configuration and its age of over 120 years suggest it has undergone various maintenance and repair needs over the decades, with more recent concerns focusing on health-related issues rather than structural ones.

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Risk rating

How 1607-1609 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 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 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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1607-1609 Broderick St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 20
Garbage and debris

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