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2738-2750 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1571005L 8 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 2738-2750 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 1926
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area5,532 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1571005L
Ownership

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

Owner name
Clee Property Llc
Mailing address
720 6th Ave Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
090120

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2742 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2750 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2744 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2738 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2746 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2738-2750 Balboa Street, owned by Clee Property LLC, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly related to fire safety. Between 2018 and 2019, the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new fire sprinkler system installed throughout the ADU and garage areas, a complete fire alarm system replacement, and the installation of new smoke detectors and pull stations. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving CFC certification.

Recent concerns have centered around the building's health and safety conditions. In 2024, a complaint was filed regarding potential meth contamination following reports about a former tenant manufacturing drug-related materials in one unit, with concerns about contamination potentially affecting multiple units and common areas. This complaint was submitted shortly before the property was cited for a noticeable heating system issue and possible carbon dioxide concerns in 2022, along with reports of mold. The building underwent multiple unit renovations and installations between 2018-2020, including sewer replacement, furnace work, and plumbing improvements for ADUs. Historical records show various building violations from 2003-2006, primarily related to fire safety, security, and maintenance issues, though these have been marked as not active. The property has been subject to several complaints over the years regarding basic maintenance and security concerns, including access issues and pest control, though most of these were resolved. The building's recent history shows a focus on fire safety improvements and seismic retrofitting compliance, while also revealing ongoing concerns about unit safety and maintenance that appear to be more recent in nature.

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Risk rating

How 2738-2750 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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 42.6%
Severe concern 19.9%
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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2738-2750 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
Damaging property
hitting window or building
311 RequestApr 09
Parking on sidewalk

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