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1908-1910 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1563015 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1908-1910 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1563015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hansen Curtis W & Sylvia W
Mailing address
1910 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
090100

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1910 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1908 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1908-1910 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by Curtis W and Sylvia W Hansen. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with particular attention to window replacements and exterior maintenance. In 2012, the building faced unexpected challenges during window replacement work when additional stucco repairs were required beyond the original scope, necessitating an additional $2,000 in work. This followed a larger window replacement project in 2004 where 16 windows were upgraded from aluminum to vinyl. Earlier maintenance included roofing work in 2000 (with two separate permits totaling $15,500), and in 1998, the building received improvements including the installation of two layers of 5/8" Type X drywall along one wall. A notable incident occurred in 1998 when a complaint was filed regarding an illegal apartment addition, though this case was resolved by 1999.

More recent history of the property shows no major structural or safety complaints, with only standard maintenance and service issues reported through 311 calls in recent years. In 2019, there were minor street cleaning issues recorded, including reports of loose garbage and graffiti, all of which were resolved promptly. A streetlight maintenance issue was reported and resolved in September 2016. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with multiple window replacement projects indicating proactive maintenance of building systems, particularly in addressing issues with aging building materials. While the property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, there have been no recorded complaints or violations since 1999, and no safety-related incidents have been documented in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1908-1910 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
38th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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1908-1910 Balboa St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 22
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