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558-560 Balboa St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1549025 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 558-560 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1549025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chua Elizabeth
Mailing address
771 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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560 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
558 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 558-560 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond was built in 1906 and is currently owned by Elizabeth Chua. The property has both residential and commercial components, with a store/restaurant occupying part of the ground floor. The building has undergone several modifications over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in 2015 when restaurant-related improvements were completed, including plumbing installations and electrical work for a dining room renovation. Prior to this, the property underwent reroofing in 2005 for which the permit appears to have expired without record of completion.

The building has experienced various compliance and operational issues, particularly relating to its restaurant component. In recent years, there have been multiple complaints regarding construction noise and permit violations, with a notable incident in July 2022 involving nighttime construction work that disturbed neighboring residents and lacked proper permits. A 2020 complaint regarding non-compliance with hood and duct system testing was filed but later resolved. The property is currently facing a vacant structure status as of July 2023, which is under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Section. Recent maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including garbage and debris issues, though these appear to be more related to street maintenance than building conditions. The restaurant space, previously operating as "Tea Papa," has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by ABC referrals and various planning approvals related to its limited restaurant use status in the NC-2 District.

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Risk rating

How 558-560 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

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
8th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.1%
Moderate concern 52.8%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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558-560 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 14
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 14
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