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3750 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1581035 6 units · 2 fl · 1959

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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3750 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 1959
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area4,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1581035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chung Enterprises Lp
Mailing address
25 Kearny St Ste 302 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
031214

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit apartment building at 3750 Balboa St, owned by Chung Enterprises LP and constructed in 1959, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. In 2017, the property faced multiple housing code violations, including problems with window weatherproofing, water damage, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm compliance, resulting in a designation as a nuisance property under Section 1001-d of the San Francisco Housing Code. While some of these violations were addressed by May 2017, several active violations remain unresolved, including concerns about a fire escape ladder maintenance and gas meter instructions, with related complaints filed in March 2017. The building's recent history shows continued maintenance attention, with a window repair project completed in 2017 to address a notice of violation, and historical records indicate previous improvements including reroofing work in 2012 and 1989, and a kitchen and bathroom remodel with electrical upgrades in 1998.

The property has experienced recurring issues with elevator service, as evidenced by two civilian rescues from a stalled elevator recorded in 2013, though no injuries were reported in these incidents. Recent maintenance concerns have also emerged, with multiple complaints about debris and sanitation issues in the vicinity of the building, including garbage, graffiti, and even a sewage discharge incident in October 2024, while numerous 311 calls regarding these issues have been logged throughout 2024. The building has undergone periodic routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with some violations documented as recently as 2004 still showing as active in the system. The property's maintenance record shows some responsiveness to violations, with several issues being resolved, but the persistence of certain active violations related to safety systems and emergency equipment maintenance raises ongoing concerns about building compliance with current housing codes and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3750 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
31th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 718 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.7%
Moderate concern 14.8%
Severe concern 21.5%
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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3750 Balboa St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 27
Garbage and debris

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