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210 Broderick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1218020 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 210 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1900
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,724 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1218020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Xuemin Chen 210 Broderick St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 02, 2004

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

210 Broderick Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Xuemin Angie Chen Living Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with major work completed between 2017 and 2022. The most substantial improvement was in 2018, when Unit 4 was reconfigured to add a bedroom and bathroom, followed by comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (including Units 1 and 4), window replacements, and electrical system upgrades. Several building complaints were recorded between 2017 and 2018 regarding construction work without proper permits, including concerns about unauthorized window changes, exterior siding installation, and an alleged illegal unit in the rear basement. These issues appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by subsequent permits to correct the violations and completed inspections.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety improvements, including reroofing in 2017 to address a complaint, various window replacements, and updates to comply with housing codes. All major renovation work has been properly permitted and completed, with the most recent significant activity being a permit filed in 2022 for Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) designation, though this is currently listed as "On Hold" in planning records. While there were multiple building violations cited in 2002 (including issues with stairs, doors, and fire safety equipment), these were all abated by early 2003. Recent activity at the property primarily consists of parking-related complaints, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2023-2024, though these are external to the building's operation and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 210 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
39thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 354 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

210 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 29
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 06
Parking on sidewalk

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