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2030 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1564022 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2030 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 1960
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1564022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wahong Bill Wong Bypass Tr
Mailing address
Wong Don, Lew Rose L & Wong 2030 Balboa St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
032118

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2030 Balboa Street in Central Richmond, owned by Wahong Bill Wong Bypass Tr, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past decades. Most notably, in August 2024, all four units received comprehensive electrical system upgrades, including replacement of old fuse systems with new breaker panels, installation of 125-amp rated subpanels, and updating of feeder wires throughout the building, indicating a substantial commitment to modernizing the building's infrastructure. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including the replacement of rotted rim joists in 2012 (cost: $10,000) and the installation of aluminum windows in 1990.

The property has experienced two routine housing inspections, one in 2000 and another in 2016, which resulted in violations related to fire proofing repairs and structural maintenance affidavits, though both issues were promptly resolved within two months. While there have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2014 and 2022, and occasional issues like overgrown trees and graffiti, these external matters have been consistently addressed by city services. A 2022 tree pruning request and several reports of abandoned vehicles were handled by the Department of Public Works and Department of Parking and Traffic respectively, and all concerns were officially resolved. The building's recent electrical upgrades and timely response to housing inspections suggest that management is maintaining attention to the property's requirements, with no active violations or complaints on record as of the most recent updates.

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Risk rating

How 2030 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.5%
Moderate concern 16.7%
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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2030 Balboa St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Aug 27
Unit 4: remove/replace main fuse type to new breaker panel w/minimum 70 amp located in garage. remove/replace all subpanels w/125 amp rated panel located in unit by kitchen. remove/replace old feeder wires as needed and install necessary breakers as needed
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Electrical PermitAug 27
Unit 2: remove/replace main fuse type to new breaker panel w/minimum 70 amp located in garage. remove/replace all subpanels w/125 amp rated panel located in unit by kitchen. remove/replace old feeder wires as needed and install necessary breakers as needed

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