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3112 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1575015 4 units · 2 fl · 1958

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3112 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 1958
2 or more units
4 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 1958
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area2,704 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1575015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2147 24th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
November 27, 2018

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 3112 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond, owned by Eddy Wong, was constructed in 1958 and has undergone several significant changes over the years. Most notably, in 2023, a substantial renovation was completed in apartment #3, involving a kitchen and bathroom relocation, addition of new living spaces including a bedroom and home office, and installation of a new mini heat pump, with an associated cost of $183,705. The building has maintained regular housing inspections, with records showing routine inspections in 2002, 2011, and 2014, though four violations were recorded in 2002 related to fire safety issues (smoke detectors and fire escape ladder maintenance) - these violations were documented as resolved by July 2002.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 indicating water-related issues including a sewage back-up discharge in September 2024 and a water leak in December 2024, both of which were resolved. There are also several ongoing infrastructure concerns: as of December 2024, there are open cases regarding an overgrown tree, curb defect, pavement defect, and sidewalk issues. The building's emergency response records show only two medical assistance calls, with no civilian injuries reported in connection with these incidents. A re-roofing project was successfully completed in 1989, marking the only other significant structural work on record besides the recent 2023 renovations.

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Risk rating

How 3112 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 614 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3112 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 09
Remodel 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom and add 1 new bathroom unit#4
Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 14
Work category: 2pa; remodel unit #2 and unit #4. each unit has 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen, one shower pan. work associate with app #2026-0318-7864.

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