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324-328 Balboa St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1547025 3 units · 3 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 324-328 Balboa 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area3,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1547025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Julie Hornsby 209 Via La Cumbre Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
August 25, 1989

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328 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
324 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
326 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 324-328 Balboa Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by Donald M Wong Exemption Tr, has undergone several significant renovations and repairs since its construction in 1923. Most recently, in early 2024, repairs were made to address dry rot and termite damage at the ground floor exterior walls, and window replacements were completed on the second and third levels. In 2019, a substantial conversion project was undertaken to legalize the transformation of existing commercial space into residential use, including comprehensive renovations ($96,000) that added a new living room, stove, shower, and bedroom to the first-floor dwelling unit. The building has faced various maintenance issues over the years, including electrical wiring problems, leaky plumbing, and unsafe conditions in 2015 that triggered mandatory repairs, which were subsequently addressed through multiple permits in 2015-2023, including electrical rewiring and plumbing work. Historical violations from 2001 and 2004 related to safety equipment and building maintenance were resolved, and there was a recent complaint in July 2023 regarding a vacant commercial storefront. The property has also experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024, though these are primarily external to the building itself. Recent infrastructure concerns include tree root damage to sewer lines (reported January 2025), suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's utility connections.

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Risk rating

How 324-328 Balboa 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1154 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

324-328 Balboa St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Mar 28
Repair dryrot and termite damage at ground floor. outside walls
$5,000 · Complete
Building PermitJan 16
Reference pa#201907176183. replace (4) total 2nd and 3rd level front windows inkind, remove stucco as required to repair wood rot. as needed during window replacement. uf<0.3

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