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3716-3718 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1581007J 2 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 3716-3718 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 1961
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,366 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1581007J
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Ng Chuen Poon & Yu Qin Lin 3716 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050500

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3718 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3716 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3716-3718 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1961 and currently owned by Ng Family Trust. The building has undergone significant window-related improvements in recent years, with multiple permits issued between 2017-2019 for window replacements totaling over $18,000 in improvements. These improvements included replacing metal windows with wood windows on the front second floor, installing fiberglass windows with improved energy efficiency (max U-factor 0.32), and addressing leaking windows on the top floor. The most recent window-related permit was issued in February 2019 to obtain final inspection for previously approved work, indicating that all window improvements were successfully completed.

The property's maintenance record shows a few notable incidents, including a sewage backup issue in May 2019 that was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations team, and a street cleaning matter involving loose garbage in March 2020. Historical records dating back to 1999 show previous window replacements and stucco repairs, though that permit ultimately expired. The building also experienced some infrastructure issues in 2013, including a defective metal curb (which was repaired) and a non-offensive graffiti incident, both of which were resolved. The property's extensive window replacement history suggests ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the building's infrastructure, with no recent complaints or violations indicating major safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3716-3718 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
53th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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