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3115-3117 Balboa St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1612029 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
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 3115-3117 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 area2,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1612029
Ownership

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

Owner name
John Investment Llc
Mailing address
Cuong Van Tran Po Box 27663 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
021716

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3117 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3115 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 3115-3117 Balboa Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1946 and currently owned by John Investment LLC, this flats/duplex style building underwent significant renovation work in 2014, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodeling, bedroom conversions, and modernizations across both units with a total of approximately $200,000 invested in improvements. The 2014 renovation encompassed the addition of bathrooms and laundry facilities on multiple floors, window replacements, electrical upgrades including new subpanels, and HVAC improvements with furnace replacements on all levels. During this period, there was also one building complaint filed regarding unauthorized unit additions in the garage, which remains in "Not Active" status.

The building's maintenance history includes a complete reroofing project in 2010 and historical repairs for dry rot in 2001, demonstrating attention to structural upkeep. The property has experienced several recent municipal service calls in 2024, primarily related to street maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, though these external factors do not directly impact the building's condition. The extensive improvements made in 2014 addressed many aspects of modernizing the property, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical systems, and heating infrastructure, suggesting a comprehensive approach to building maintenance and modernization at that time. While the 2014 complaint regarding unauthorized unit additions raises some concerns, it is worth noting that this complaint is not currently listed as active.

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Risk rating

How 3115-3117 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
72th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 291 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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2023
311 Request Aug 24
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