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2800 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1572012C 3 units · 1 fl · 1941

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 2800 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 1941
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors1
Year built1941
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1572012C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Siong Chuan Family Trus
Mailing address
Siong Lee 3070 Stonegate Dr Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
031320

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2800 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a single-story flats & duplex structure built in 1941, currently owned by the Lee Siong Chuan Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably during 2018 when all three units received comprehensive renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades including a 200-amp panel installation, and the replacement of the furnace in all units. This renovation also included the installation of smoke detectors for safety compliance. More recently, in 2021, there was work completed on the main sewer system with the replacement of the house trap and a 15-foot section of 4-inch sewer pipe.

The building has a history of maintaining compliance with safety requirements, though there were some violations noted in 2004 regarding fire escape ladder maintenance and gas utility shutoff tool provisions, which were promptly addressed within approximately one month. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 1999, 2004, and most recently in 2015, with all issues being resolved as per records. Recent activity around the property has included multiple 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to street cleaning, parking enforcement, and some issues with garbage and debris, which were generally resolved promptly. There have been no reported fire incidents causing injuries in recent years, with only minor incidents related to CO detector malfunctions and lockouts recorded. A garage construction request was submitted but subsequently withdrawn, showing no current plans for major structural changes.

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Risk rating

How 2800 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
37th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.1%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 8.8%
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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The story over time

2800 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 09
Garbage and debris
electronics
311 RequestJan 25
Garbage and debris

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