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121 Broderick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1236006 14 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 121 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 1911
2 or more units
14 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 1911
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area8,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1236006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1489 Webster St Ste 232 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
March 01, 2011

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Initial analysis

121 Broderick Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, containing 14 units and currently owned by Webco Group LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations over the years, with the most recent work completed in 2024 involving kitchen renovations in Unit 3, including updates to cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Previous major improvements include a comprehensive seismic retrofit in 2011, voluntary basement strengthening work costing $15,000, and multiple unit renovations between 2007-2023 focusing on kitchen and bathroom upgrades across various apartments. The building's electrical infrastructure received attention with a sub-panel replacement in 2017 and a 400-amp service upgrade in 2008, indicating efforts to maintain modern electrical standards.

The property has experienced several compliance issues over its history, with the most recent active violations (as of April 2023) relating to fire safety requirements including gas utility shutoff tools and compliance affidavits. Historical complaints from 2005 highlighted various safety concerns such as stair repairs, fire escape maintenance, and alarm system certification, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building has maintained a regular inspection schedule, with most routine violations being promptly resolved, though there was a notable inadequate hot water supply complaint in 2011 that was addressed within several months. Recent maintenance activities have included multiple sidewalk cleaning operations and graffiti removals, with the most recent plumbing and electrical work being completed in 2024. Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with multiple alarm system and exit maintenance complaints recorded between 2009-2024, though most were promptly corrected.

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Risk rating

How 121 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
13thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 505 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

121 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 05
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintFeb 05
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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