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1324 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1557016 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1324 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 1920
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1920
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1557016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1324 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, 1324 Balboa Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by the Jock K Wong Living Trust. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major renovations completed in 2021 costing $85,000 that included remodeling both units' kitchens and bathrooms, along with comprehensive upgrades to electrical and plumbing systems. These 2021 improvements followed an earlier important electrical upgrade in 2016, which boosted the building's service to 200 amps with two dedicated meters (100 amps each) for 1324 and neighboring unit 1326.

The building's permit history suggests proactive maintenance and modernization by the ownership group, particularly regarding essential systems. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal issues over the years, though none directly related to the building's condition or safety. Recent 311 calls from 2024 involved minor street-related matters, including a driveway blocking incident and loose garbage cleaning. Historical records from 2015 show several graffiti incidents in the vicinity (though not on the property itself), and a sidewalk defect complaint from 2012 that was resolved through repairs. A single fire-related complaint from 2010 regarding weeds and grass was promptly corrected, and while there was a report of a person in distress near the location, no civilian injuries were recorded. The building's recent comprehensive systems upgrades and the relatively low frequency of property-specific issues in recent years suggest a well-maintained structure with appropriate responses to any identified concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1324 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
98thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
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

1324 Balboa St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Sep 19
Enlarge setback opening to 9'-6", garage door opening to 9'; other interior
Closed
Building PermitSep 18
At 1st fl garage, enlarge (e) garage door opening to 9'-6". new door to (e) lobby & stair from garage

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