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2150 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1565012G 15 units · 3 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2150 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 1928
2 or more units
15 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1928
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,185 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1565012G
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gursky Barry Allen & Kathle 958 Randy Way Brentwood CA 94513
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 2150 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, managed by Gursky Fmly Tr 2002, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1928. Most recently, in 2023, the building received a major fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet modern safety standards. The building completed a soft-story retrofit in 2015, securing the garage level in compliance with seismic safety requirements, and earlier structural improvements included foundation bolting work completed in 1990.

The building's safety record shows regular attention to maintenance and compliance, with past violations primarily related to fire safety concerns in 2004 and 2015, including issues with fire escape ladders and gas shutoff tools, all of which were resolved within reasonable timeframes. Fire alarm system issues have resulted in a few false alarms or malfunctions, as documented in fire incident records, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent complaints filed through the 311 system from 2024 have mostly concerned external issues such as graffiti, pavement defects, and illegal postings, rather than building safety concerns. The property's history shows systematic addressing of both routine inspections and specific violations, with most issues being promptly corrected and closed.

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Risk rating

How 2150 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
4thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2160 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2150 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 17
Power washing west wall of building without containment system
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintApr 17
Workers dropping debris off roof onto public way. no permits

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