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515 Broderick St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1200004 5 units · 3 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 515 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 1923
2 or more units
5 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 1923
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area5,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1200004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Pierce Adam, Ttee 265 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
May 28, 2014

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Initial analysis

515 Broderick Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Adam Pierce Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years, including a complete reroofing in 2021 ($28,900), a fire system upgrade with low-frequency sounders installation in 2023, and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 ($50,000) to comply with San Francisco building codes. The property has experienced recurring moisture issues, with documented mold problems in 2014 and 2016, though these complaints are now inactive. Historical violations from 2006 indicate various maintenance issues that were subsequently resolved, including problems with window hardware, smoke enclosure doors, gas meter instructions, and rodent infestation.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety requirements, with a completed termite repair in 1990, reinforcement of steps in 2000, and multiple street space permits. Recent improvements include electrical upgrades for the fire alarm system in 2023 and the installation of a Ufer ground system in 2017. The property has had minimal fire-related incidents, with only one recorded smoke detector activation in 2007 that resulted in no injuries. External to the building itself, there have been various city service requests in the vicinity, primarily related to parking violations and street maintenance issues, with the most significant incident being a sewage backup in 2021 that was promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 515 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
60thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 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
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
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

515 Broderick St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Aug 14
Upgrade fire alarm to include low frequency sounders
Complete
Building PermitJul 24
To renew expired permit #201801128533. all work is complete.

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