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1526-1530 Broderick St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1076018 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1526-1530 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1904
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 built1904
Total area5,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1076018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Matthew Nichols 3821 17Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
091613

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1528 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1530 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1526 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1526-1530 Broderick Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1904, currently owned by 1526 Broderick Street LLC. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most substantial improvements occurring in 2014, including comprehensive remodeling of two kitchens and four bathrooms, electrical system upgrades, and plumbing work across all units, with a budget of $60,000. This renovation addressed both the north and south sides of the building's dry rot issues, totaling approximately 30 square feet of repair work. Additional improvements included a complete rewiring project in March 2014 that involved kitchen and bathroom upgrades, installation of 15 new outlets, and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with four meters. In July 2018, the building received a new roof at a cost of $12,000.

The property has a documented history of building complaints and violations, with routine inspections conducted in 2010 and 2015 revealing several compliance issues that were subsequently abated, including violations related to fire safety, structural maintenance, and security requirements. The 2015 inspection noted deficiencies regarding fire extinguishers, safety alarms, and structural maintenance, while the 2010 inspection identified concerns with damaged ceilings and security features. All these violations were officially resolved by January 2016. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to infrastructure, including a foundation repair in 1986 and rear yard improvements in 2002. Recent plumbing work has included the installation of venting and radiator heat systems in 2014 and a gas line installation for a fireplace in 2008. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by 311 calls, mainly regarding street cleaning and parking violations, but these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1526-1530 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
63th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.5%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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1526-1530 Broderick St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 12
Excavate ground floor to create new adu.
$75,000 · Triage

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