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3432-3434 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1578014C 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
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 3432-3434 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 1924
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,332 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1578014C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lim How & Bik Jun Pang Revo
Mailing address
Lim How & Bik Jun Pang, Tru 946 Stockton St Apt 11F San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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3434 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3432 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3432-3434 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, built in 1924 and currently owned by Lim How & Bik Jun Pang Revo, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work in recent years. Most notably, major renovation efforts have been initiated in 2024, including comprehensive unit remodeling with new fixtures, bathrooms, kitchens, and upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, with an associated cost of $132,000. This work is supported by newly issued plumbing permits for bathroom and kitchen remodeling, HVAC system installation, and electrical rewiring. In 2022, the building received a completed reroofing project costing $24,900, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The property has faced some environmental challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents of graffiti (both offensive and non-offensive) reported on public infrastructure near the property, though these were promptly addressed by city services. A sidewalk defect complaint was logged in April 2023 regarding damage near the building's doorway, though specific resolution details were not provided. The property has also been involved in regulatory compliance matters, including a 2023 front door swing adjustment to comply with the ABE program requirements. Additionally, the commercial space (3434 Balboa) has been notable for its historical significance, with records showing participation in the Legacy Business Registry and permission for limited live performance and outdoor entertainment, specifically for the Simple Pleasures Cafe. A variety of maintenance and improvement permits have been filed and completed between 2013 and 2024, including water service work, HVAC system installations, and electrical upgrades, indicating proactive property management.

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Risk rating

How 3432-3434 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
34th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 686 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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3432-3434 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 05
To renew expired permit for final. pp20241104817
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