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3121-3123 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1612028 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3121-3123 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1612028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fernando Jose & Sophie Shuf
Mailing address
Yu Fernando J & Sophie S Tt 2301 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040599

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3121 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3123 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3121-3123 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure owned by Fernando Jose & Sophie Shuf and constructed in 1946. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a sidewalk repair project completed in late 2021, which included both standard sidewalk replacement and main sewer repairs, with associated plumbing work completed in November 2021. The building underwent substantial renovations in 2004, including updates to both kitchens and bathrooms, along with a comprehensive electrical upgrade featuring installation of numerous electrical components and a new main service configuration. Earlier improvements included roof work and skylight replacement in 1994, though some older permits from 1998 for vinyl siding installation have since expired.

The property has experienced various maintenance and enforcement issues over recent years, including multiple parking enforcement actions for driveway blocking between 2020 and 2024, with several vehicles receiving citations. There have been recurring tree-related concerns, with reports of both property damage and sidewalk lifting due to tree roots, though most were resolved or addressed. The building's history includes two notable complaints regarding unauthorized construction work - one in 2014 for major remodeling without permits and an earlier case in 2004 for interior remodeling without proper permits, though the latter appears to have been promptly resolved within days. While these complaints were marked as not active, they may indicate past compliance concerns. A 2020 planning record noted illegal construction and potential unauthorized commercial garage use, though this issue was subsequently abated. The property has maintained active upkeep with regular maintenance and improvements, as evidenced by the numerous permits filed for various repairs and upgrades over the years.

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Risk rating

How 3121-3123 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
39th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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The story over time

3121-3123 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 21
Revise pa 202602175996 to expand scope of fire damage repair to include full renovation of (2) kitchens & 2 bathrooms. reflect extent of cost for demolition/replacement of smoke & fire damaged materials. plywood shearwalls in transverse/longitudinal due to substantial 67% alteration.
$536,840 · Issued
Electrical PermitMay 07
New electrical wiring for whole unit & new 200a service overhead

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