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4722 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1591005F 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 4722 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 1925
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area1,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1591005F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Miao Eric
Mailing address
4722 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
102904

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 4722 Balboa St in the Outer Richmond, owned by Eric Miao, was constructed in 1925 and exhibits a history of maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly in the early 2000s and more recently in 2021. The building experienced multiple violations between 2002-2003, including inadequate heating system performance, stair repairs needed, fire escape ladder maintenance requirements, and unauthorized remodeling work in Apartment #3, all of which were ultimately resolved by January 2004 through various permits and compliance actions. Of particular concern is a recent heating system issue reported in February 2021 in Unit 3, where the tenant alleged lack of heat and plumbing leaks with landlord refusal to make repairs, marking the only significant resident complaint in nearly two decades.

The building's maintenance history includes several permitted improvements, such as stair repairs in 2003 and kitchen countertop upgrades in 2013, though some permits from the 1990s and early 2000s were recorded as expired. Fire safety appears to be generally managed, with multiple false alarms and detector activations recorded over the years but no actual fires or civilian injuries reported. The property has had periodic issues with building exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and graffiti between 2012-2021, though these are more reflective of urban maintenance challenges rather than building-specific problems. The most recent routine inspections and violation resolutions suggest that while the building had significant maintenance challenges in the early 2000s, the property has experienced relatively few major issues in recent years, with the exception of the 2021 heating complaint which remains somewhat unresolved based on available records.

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Risk rating

How 4722 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
11th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 926 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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 47.9%
Moderate concern 25.0%
Severe concern 27.1%
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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4722 Balboa St event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Feb 24
Date last observed: 24-feb-21; time last observed: 10:30 am; floor: 2; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; plumbing leak; ; additional information: the heat is not working and the land lord is refusing to repair it.;
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