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839 Broderick St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157002 6 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 839 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 1926
2 or more units
6 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 1926
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area7,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1157002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sam Wiggin 6114 La Salle Ave #324 Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
050621

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839 A Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
839 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

839 Broderick Street, a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, is currently owned by 839 Broderick LLC and contains 6 units. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past few years, most notably the conversion of several units from one-bedroom to multi-bedroom configurations between 2019 and 2022, including a recent $43,000 remodel of Unit 1 in August 2022. Substantial infrastructure upgrades have been completed, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2020, a 400-amp service upgrade, new plumbing systems including water heaters, and various building-wide improvements such as a sewer trap replacement and water main upsizing.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent concerns revolving around ventilation problems affecting microwave appliances reported in June 2023. Previous significant incidents include a 2021 complaint about hazardous welding conditions and inadequate ventilation, and multiple building violations in 2007 related to stairs, fire escape maintenance, plumbing, electrical systems, and fire proofing. The building was identified as a mandatory participant in the Soft Story Retrofit Program, achieving compliance and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) though there was a noted violation in 2019 regarding permit compliance. Historical complaints also include a 2012 report of mold, roof leaks, and plumbing issues.

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Risk rating

How 839 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
6th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 749 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.8%
Moderate concern 57.6%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

839 Broderick St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 12
Reroofing (hot works) tear off existing old roof 3000 sq ft and cleanup. install #28 base sheet nail down as new underlayment. apply modified bitumen torch down as final surface. all flashing will be replaced new.
$43,850 · Complete

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