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1832-1834 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1562022 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 1832-1834 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1562022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kam Family Trust
Mailing address
Chi Fai & Yeh Kuei Kam, Tru 1832 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
101507

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1834 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1832 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1832-1834 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Kam Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. In 2000, a notable renovation was completed involving the construction of new fire walls to separate a playroom/social room, bathroom, and storage room from the ground floor garage, with an investment of $20,000. A concerning incident was reported in 2001 regarding an alleged illegal basement unit at 1832 Balboa, though this complaint was quickly abated within a day and is currently listed as not active.

The property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being a sewage backup incident in November 2013 involving a 4-inch sewer vent that required fieldwork and flushing from the PUC Sewer Operations. The sidewalk area around the property has presented multiple challenges, including a collapsed sidewalk reported in December 2018 (which was ultimately determined to be a non-defect), and a blocked sidewalk incident in May 2017 involving a residential toter that required outreach and enforcement action. While these issues have generally been addressed through appropriate channels, they may indicate ongoing challenges with the building's immediate surroundings and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1832-1834 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
54th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.6%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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