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2416-2418 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1568012 2 units · 1 fl · 1923

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 2416-2418 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
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
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area2,557 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1568012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Xu Hongwei
Mailing address
2418 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
083121

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2416 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2418 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2416-2418 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923, currently owned by Xu Hongwei. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements between 2013 and 2015, with major work completed in 2013 including substantial remodeling of both units, building code compliance updates, and expansion of rear structures. This work encompassed adding unit numbers, expanding rear features, kitchen remodels, bathroom additions, and deck construction, with a reported cost of $100,000. The following year, additional improvements were made, including reroofing, deck modifications, and comprehensive electrical system upgrades, with notable plumbing work involving bathroom and kitchen remodels plus new water heaters for both units.

The building underwent a complete electrical system modernization in 2014, including installation of a 125-amp service, extensive wiring updates, and the addition of multiple modern safety features such as smoke detectors. The property also received important mechanical upgrades, including installation of two new furnaces and water heaters in 2014, and an electrical meter was added for 2416 Balboa St in 2015. Earlier history shows minimal maintenance work, such as east side siding installation in 1986, but the extensive improvements between 2013-2015 suggest a comprehensive modernization of the building's systems and living spaces. The most recent building permit activity occurred in 2014, with no recorded violations or safety concerns, indicating the property has maintained compliance with local building codes since the major renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 2416-2418 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
47th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1192 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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