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1620-1622 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1560022 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Central Richmond
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 1620-1622 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1924
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1560022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Douglas N & Phyllis F Hong
Mailing address
Hong Douglas N, Ttee 564 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
090121

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1622 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1620 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1620-1622 Balboa Street, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924 and currently owned by Douglas N & Phyllis F Hong. The most significant recent improvement occurred in 2020, when major renovations were completed including the addition of a half bathroom in the basement, kitchen remodeling, bathroom improvements, and the addition of a bathroom and office on the first floor of unit 1622, with all associated plumbing and electrical work properly permitted and completed in 2021. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project completed in 2003, and two street-related permits issued in 2008 and 2019 for sidewalk and street space work.

The property has experienced some historical fire safety and maintenance concerns, including a fire complaint in 2013 regarding combustible materials which was corrected by March 2015, and two unlicensed auto repair complaints in 2011 that were found to have no merit. Earlier maintenance issues from 2006 regarding weeds and grass were promptly resolved within a week. The building's environment has seen various municipal interactions, particularly regarding parking and street maintenance, with the most recent issues being parking violations in 2024. There have been multiple 311 calls regarding tree maintenance in 2019, with one tree being removed due to vandalism and another being addressed for being dead. A vacant commercial storefront complaint was filed in 2018, though its resolution status is unclear from the available records.

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Risk rating

How 1620-1622 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
97th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

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 89.4%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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1620-1622 Balboa St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Mar 12
Upgrade wiring for entire top unit (#1620) with surface mount wiremolding throughout with sub panel located in hallway and one 220v car charger @ garage
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