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291 Broderick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1219001 17 units · 3 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 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.

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 291 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
17 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 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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area12,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1219001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
May 13, 2019

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Initial analysis

The 17-unit, 3-story apartment building at 291 Broderick Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, constructed in 1926, is currently owned by SF Multifamily V Property O. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in 2021 costing $35,800 that replaced fire horns, smoke detectors, and related systems to comply with updated fire codes. A notable ongoing issue involves reported rodent infestation, with the most recent complaint in March 2024 documenting active pest problems at the building's fire escape interface, which reportedly began in December 2023 and was allegedly inadequately addressed by management. The building has also experienced periodic water-related issues, with complaints about leaks in May 2023, and historical garage-related electrical problems.

The property has a relatively clean safety record, with most fire alarm activations recorded as unintentional or due to system malfunctions, and no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. Historical improvements include a completed soft-story seismic retrofit, garage conversion project to add four new units (currently filed but not yet completed), and various individual unit renovations, including a substantial $130,000 remodel of Unit 12 in 2019. The building has undergone regular maintenance of its fire safety systems, with evidence of prompt corrections to violations including a 2007 fire system certification violation, multiple fire safety complaints in 2022 and 2023, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years, though the recent rodent infestation issue raises concerns about current maintenance responsiveness. The property has maintained an active record of addressing external issues as documented through numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to street maintenance and public space concerns.

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Risk rating

How 291 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
6thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 546 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
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

291 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 04
Public works
bsm complaint
311 & DBI ComplaintJul 21
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