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3314 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1577013B 3 units · 2 fl · 1973

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 Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3314 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 1973
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Floors2
Year built1973
Total area3,066 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1577013B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu Tony C
Mailing address
724 Las Barrancas Dr Danville CA 94526
Last sale
082097

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 3314 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by Tony C Wu, was constructed in 1973 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few years. Most notably, in 2020, the property underwent substantial exterior work including dry rot repairs, removal of stucco, and installation of fiber cement siding, with similar work being performed on the building's front facade in the same year. In 2019, twelve visible windows were replaced with retrofit aluminum windows meeting modern efficiency standards (U-factor 0.32). The building has faced recurring moisture and window-related issues, with complaints filed in 2017 and 2019 regarding water leaks through living room and bedroom windows, though these violations were marked as "Not active" after being addressed in 2018 and 2021 respectively.

Historical records from 2002 show past maintenance concerns including window repairs, plumbing issues, and security concerns with the front door, all of which were resolved. The property has an ADA-compliant push button at the front door and generally maintains regular cleaning and upkeep. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) have primarily concerned street cleaning, parking issues, and graffiti on public property, none of which directly relate to the building's condition. The most recent building permits and improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the property's exterior and systems, with no active violations or complaints regarding structural or safety issues as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 3314 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
85th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 156 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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3314 Balboa St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jul 10
Repair dry rot,remove stucco, install fiber hardie board,minor repair. front of house.
$6,000 · Complete
Building PermitJun 26
Remove stucco at building frontage. replace dry rot. install new fiber cement siding in lieu of stucco.

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