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2422-2424 Balboa St

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

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 2422-2424 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 area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1568012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hung Sum Lung&Wendy L W Rev
Mailing address
Sum L & Wendy L W Hung P.O. Box 20962 Castro Valley CA 94546
Last sale
031699

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2422 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2424 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 2422-2424 Balboa St is a single-story multi-family residential building with retail space, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923, this two-unit building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decades. Most recently, there was an active code enforcement complaint filed in July 2023 regarding a closed hair salon business within the building. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project completed in 2015 at a cost of $8,500. In 2003, substantial improvements were made, including the replacement of 13 windows with vinyl windows, a kitchen and bathroom remodel, installation of new water heaters, and deck repairs with associated electrical upgrades, totaling approximately $22,500. Historical records indicate earlier maintenance issues, such as exterior stairway repairs in 1995 and a reroofing project in 1996, though those permits are now expired.

Recent municipal service records from 2023-2024 show recurring issues with city garbage receptacles overflowing in and around the property, particularly in April 2023, with multiple reports of sanitation concerns being resolved through regular city services. While these waste management issues primarily relate to public street cleaning rather than the building's internal maintenance, they could impact the immediate surrounding area. The building's documented history suggests consistent property maintenance by the owners, with no recorded health or safety violations in the available data. Regular improvements and repairs indicate proactive upkeep, though the property is currently experiencing some challenges related to commercial space vacancy and surrounding public sanitation requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2422-2424 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
14th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.4%
Moderate concern 36.4%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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2422-2424 Balboa St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Sep 10
Vacant storefront.
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