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821 Broderick St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157005 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

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 821 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area6,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1157005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yu Aaron J 100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
September 28, 2018

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Initial analysis

821 Broderick Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 821 Broderick LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive renovation of Unit #6 in 2020, including kitchen relocation, bathroom remodeling, and window replacement, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling approximately $50,000. A substantial electrical system upgrade was completed in 2019, moving from a 90-amp to 400-amp system with seven meters. The building underwent mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015, with all work classified as complete and a CFC issued. Other notable maintenance includes a $30,000 siding installation in 2022 and two roof replacement projects in 1994 and 2006.

The building has experienced various maintenance issues over its history, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in early 2013, when multiple building code violations were documented, including problems with stairs, water damage, electrical conduit maintenance, and fire safety equipment - all of which were abated by April 2013. There were also complaints in 2015 regarding no heat and bathroom conditions in April 2015, though these were resolved within a month. Two construction-related complaints were filed in 2020 regarding work hours and COVID-19 safety protocols, though these were marked as not active. Historically, there have been routine safety inspections conducted in 1999, 2001, 2007, and 2011, which typically would generate minor compliance issues that were subsequently resolved. The property was identified as having combustible materials and other unspecified issues in 2008 and 2009, which were also corrected promptly. No recent tenant buyouts or significant violations have been recorded, and the most current property management appears to be addressing maintenance issues in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 821 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
26thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 590 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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821 Broderick St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Jul 11
Install new siding on the left side wall on top of the old wood siding.
$30,000 · Complete

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