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3395 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1610033 8 units · 3 fl · 1961

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 3395 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
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area7,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1610033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cynthia Kathleen Ng Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Cynthia Kathleen Ng Trustee 90 Vasquez Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
032819

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3395 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond, owned by Cynthia Kathleen Ng Living Trust, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone numerous significant improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2023, three street-facing exterior windows were replaced, continuing the building's maintenance and upgrade pattern that has included seismic retrofitting of garage walls (2015), a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade (2017), and multiple unit renovations. Between 2014 and 2020, eight separate apartment units received kitchen and bathroom remodels, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, demonstrating ongoing investment in unit improvements. The building's electrical infrastructure has been systematically maintained, with a major service gear replacement in 2019 and various unit panel upgrades.

Historical records show the building has addressed several compliance issues, with all violations from 2001-2005 properly abated, including fire safety concerns and lead paint notifications. The property has successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3 - Work Complete, CFC Issued) and has generally maintained good standing with building codes. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street-level issues (e.g., graffiti, waste), which are municipal rather than building-specific concerns. Two fire-related incidents (smoke detector activation and CO detector malfunction) were recorded, but with no civilian injuries reported. A minor electrical complaint about a stove and range hood was quickly resolved in 2010. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and timely response to both building systems and unit-specific issues, with most recent improvements focusing on exterior elements and updating older fixtures.

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Risk rating

How 3395 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
15th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 884 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.7%
Moderate concern 36.3%
Severe concern 14.1%
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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3395 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 11
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 23
Parking on sidewalk

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