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535 Broderick St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1200001C 9 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 535 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 1927
2 or more units
9 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 1927
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1200001C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mak Family Trust 945 Taraval St # 801 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
April 18, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 535 Broderick Street, owned by Mak Chris & Tam Renee, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit to comply with earthquake safety requirements, though there were multiple complaints about non-compliance between 2017-2020. In 2017, notable renovation work was conducted on units 1 & 2, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical and plumbing work, despite some resident complaints about work being done beyond the permit scope and concerns over lead paint materials. The building has maintained an active maintenance schedule, including boiler work in 2021, though there were several instances of permit renewals being missed or requiring additional attention.

The property has experienced various safety-related issues, including multiple fire safety inspections revealing violations in 2019 (regarding alarm systems and street numbering) and earlier instances in 2018-2022 concerning extinguishers and exit maintenance, though most were promptly corrected. Fire department responses to the building have primarily been for alarm system activations, gas leak responses, and CO detector activations, with no reported civilian injuries. Historical records show earlier improvements including a 2008 deck repair project, 2007 reroofing, and a 1987 code compliance upgrade. The building has faced periodic maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding various issues, and some historical violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces were recorded in 2007 but were subsequently abated.

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Risk rating

How 535 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
5thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 757 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

535 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 10
Replace old kitchen cabinets in units 1, 7, and 9.
$16,000 · Issued
Fire ComplaintJan 27
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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