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98 Broderick St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1240023 4 units · 4 fl · 1904

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 98 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors4
Year built1904
Total area5,243 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1240023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hothem Non-Exempt Marital T
Mailing address
C/o Pacific American Group 104 Caledonia St, Ste C Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
110917

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Included addresses

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989 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
991 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
993 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
98 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The four-unit residential building at 98 Broderick Street in Buena Vista Park, owned by Hothem Non-exempt Marital T, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over the past several years. Most recently, in June 2023, the building received a new composite roof at a cost of $24,000. A substantial renovation took place in 2015-2016, including comprehensive unit remodels, bathroom and kitchen updates, installation of two new gas furnaces, three tankless water heaters, and gas fireplace systems. During this period, the building also underwent necessary repairs to address various safety concerns identified in 2002-2003, including heating system upgrades, emergency egress improvements, and guardrail repairs.

The building's history shows proper maintenance and responsiveness to issues, with most problems being addressed within reasonable timeframes. Notable past complaints included a heating system failure in 2002 affecting all units, and water-related issues with mold and leaks in 2010, both of which were resolved by 2011. The property has required multiple street space permits (2015) and various utility inspections, demonstrating active management and compliance with city requirements. Recent activity (December 2024) has primarily involved external maintenance issues such as graffiti and debris, which have been mostly resolved, though some current reports remain open in the 311 system. The building has no recorded fire incidents with civilian injuries, and all historical building violations have been addressed and abated.

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Risk rating

How 98 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
41th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.5%
Moderate concern 19.2%
Severe concern 14.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

98 Broderick St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 29
Not offensive
pole
311 RequestMay 18
Abandoned vehicle

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