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850 Broderick St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1156023 47 units · 4 fl · 2011

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 North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 850 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 2011
2 or more units
47 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units47
Floors4
Year built2011
Total area30,727 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1156023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arendt House Lp
Mailing address
20 Jones St # 200 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
062121

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

850 Broderick Street, a 47-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2011, has experienced ongoing elevator-related issues that significantly impact resident safety and accessibility. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a serious incident involving a wheelchair-bound tenant who was unable to evacuate due to elevator failure, resulting in an open fire violation regarding elevator maintenance. This followed a pattern of elevator problems, including multiple complaints in 2017 about inconsistent operation and after-hours shutdowns, and a 2013 complaint about the lack of an on-site manager.

The building, which serves as group housing for formerly homeless seniors, underwent substantial safety infrastructure installation during its construction, including fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and an underground fire service installation in 2008-2009. While many of these systems have been properly maintained and show as "Complete," there have been several fire safety violations in recent years, including an open violation from October 2023 relating to sleeping area requirements. The property management has generally addressed fire safety complaints in a timely manner, with previous violations for alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers being corrected within weeks of inspection. Recent building improvements include a 2024 upgrade to the fire alarm communication system, converting to a new cellular communicator, though this was performed without a proper permit, resulting in a violation notice.

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Risk rating

How 850 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
3th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.2%
Moderate concern 83.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

850 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 17
Caller reporting a strange chemical smell coming from their unit. this has caused eye irritation and troubled breathing.caller contacted management last week but no action was taken.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJan 12
Date last observed: 31-dec-25; time last observed: 8pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: started:october,usually on saturdays and sundays after 8pm when inspectors don't work ;

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