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3620-3624 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1580005C 4 units · 1 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3620-3624 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 1927
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1927
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
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1580005C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3620 Balboa St #198 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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3620 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3624 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 3620-3624 Balboa Street is a mixed-use building constructed in 1927, containing 4 residential units plus retail space, and owned by Kathryn Pik Kwan Wong. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant $40,000 ADA-compliance bathroom renovation completed in 2024, a $10,000 reroofing project completed in 2019, and various repairs in 2017. A notable incident occurred in 2017 when unauthorized construction led to a building violation regarding an improper roof addition, which was subsequently removed per compliance orders. More recently, in late 2024, there have been multiple water-related issues, including complaints about water infiltration affecting neighboring properties and reports of sewage discharge, though these have been addressed according to city records. The property has experienced some operational challenges, including complaints about excessive noise from construction work and service disruptions from nearby businesses. Historical records show attention to safety concerns, with a blocked exit issue being promptly corrected in 2007. The building's recent permit activity and complaint resolution patterns suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, though some infrastructure issues remain a recurring theme.

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Risk rating

How 3620-3624 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 946 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
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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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3620-3624 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 06
Uncategorized Complaint
Violation Issued
Electrical PermitJul 02
Service drop. pge to drop power into the unit. upgrade serivce from 200 amp to 400 amp.

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