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4116-4118 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1585001X 2 units · 3 fl · 1946

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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 4116-4118 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 1946
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.

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 1946
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1946
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1585001X
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nathaniel Robinson 726 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 28, 2017

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4118 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4116 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 4116-4118 Balboa St in the Outer Richmond is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1946, currently owned by the Nathaniel P Robinson Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a basement remodel in 2001 that added two bedrooms, a half bath, and a family room, as well as earlier roofing work completed in 1991. However, a serious tenant complaint from March 2019 raised significant concerns about water intrusion, poor heating, mold, and inadequate bathroom ventilation, particularly affecting one tenant with documented health issues including eczema and dust mite allergies. The building's maintenance history shows some regular upkeep, but the 2019 complaint, which was assigned to Housing Inspection Services, remains notable as it involved multiple systemic issues affecting resident health and safety.

In the past two years (2022-2024), there have been numerous parking-related complaints near the property, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways, though not all could be validated or resulted in citations. Street maintenance and cleaning issues have been documented through 311 calls, with several reports of garbage and debris problems being resolved. There are also two open service requests from 2022 regarding street pavement defects and tree maintenance, indicating some ongoing infrastructure and landscaping needs in the surrounding area. While the property has maintained compliance with various building codes over the years, the combination of the 2019 health-related complaint and the ongoing exterior maintenance issues suggests periodic challenges with both building systems and surrounding infrastructure in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 4116-4118 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
45thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 572 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4116-4118 Balboa St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 09
Blocking driveway cite only
White - Nissan/Altima - 9DWN789
311 RequestNov 10
General cleaning

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