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2200-2212 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1566024 3 units · 1 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 2200-2212 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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 1923
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1566024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
526 28th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 31, 2007

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2210 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2208 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2202 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2204 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2206 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2200 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2212 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 2200-2212 Balboa St is a one-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923 and currently owned by Stephen S. and Helena S. Leung, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates over its history. Notably, in December 1991, the building was brought into code compliance at a cost of $24,000. More recently, in 2015, a routine housing inspection found no active violations, and the building underwent window replacements in 2002 to address violations related to broken window sashes and frames. The building has had limited permit activity in recent years, with only one completed permit in 2002 for window replacement, while some permits, including one for reroofing from 2001, showed as expired in the records.

The most recent significant issue was recorded in November 2023, regarding an insect or rodent infestation, which was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Division. Additionally, there is currently a vacant commercial space reported in August 2023, and multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans were recorded between April and May 2023. The building experienced multiple violations in December 2001, including fire safety violations relating to egress obstructions, plumbing and electrical issues, and window repairs, though all these violations were abated by January 2002. The property has also been subject to two complaints regarding unauthorized psychic business operations in 1999, which were promptly addressed by housing inspection services. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking violations and street cleaning issues, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 2200-2212 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
12thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2200-2212 Balboa St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Aug 07
Date last observed: 05-aug-23; floor: ground; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure; ; additional information: vacant storefront/commercial space - ground level corner commercial space;
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestMay 28
City garbage can overflowing

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