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2038-2042 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1564023 4 units · 2 fl · 1918

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 2038-2042 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 1918
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 built1918
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1564023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kmgb Llc
Mailing address
651 Fairmede Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306
Last sale
071317

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2042 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2038 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 2038-2042 Balboa Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with street-level commercial space, constructed in 1918 and currently owned by Kmgb Llc. The building has undergone significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a complete re-roofing project in 2015 costing approximately $16,380, and a major electrical upgrade in July 2015 that involved replacing the 400-amp main service and installing new meters. Earlier renovations from 2012-2014 included substantial plumbing and electrical work, such as bathroom and kitchen remodels, bathroom fixture installations, and electrical rewiring of units with new lighting, switch, and outlet installations. Multiple permit revisions were initiated in 2014 regarding window sizes and structural details, though these were ultimately withdrawn.

The building has had recent 311 calls primarily related to parking issues, particularly in 2024, with several reports of illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction, though responding officers were generally unable to locate the reported violations. There are also some ongoing municipal matters, including an overgrown tree blocking signs (opened in October 2024) and a defaced sign (opened July 2024). A flooding incident on the street was reported in July 2024 and accepted by the Public Utilities Commission. The property previously underwent a planning process to convert an existing office space into a residential unit in the rear structure, seeking to increase the total units to three, though the current status of this conversion is not clearly listed in available records.

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Risk rating

How 2038-2042 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
18th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 57.0%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 24.3%
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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2038-2042 Balboa St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 20
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestOct 31
Blocking driveway cite tow

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