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3021-3023 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1613001A 3 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3021-3023 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1613001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan, Robert & Diana K
Mailing address
3023 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
011999

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3021 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3023 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 3021-3023 Balboa Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1961 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, containing three units (including one previously classified as a housekeeper unit). The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during the late 1990s, including multiple water-related problems with leaks noted in 1998 both around windows and previously reported in bedrooms and kitchens. Three significant construction permits were issued between 1998-2000, including horizontal addition work, interior alterations, and reroofing, though some of these permits ultimately expired. More recent improvements occurred in 2010, when repairs were made to address water leaks around windows, including wood siding replacement, along with resolving the unit address assignment issues.

In recent years, there have been numerous parking-related complaints in the immediate vicinity, especially during 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and blocked driveways, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The most recent significant complaint prior to 2024 was in 1997 regarding a possible illegal unit with potential safety concerns, which was investigated and abated. The building underwent proper address assignment clarification in 2010, which had been necessary due to the unit configuration changes. While historical issues related to water damage and roof leaks were documented in the 1990s, there are no recorded building complaints or major structural issues in recent years, suggesting past problems were addressed through various permits and repairs. The property record also notes a tenant buyout at the adjacent address (3031 Balboa Street) in 2015 for $5,551.

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Risk rating

How 3021-3023 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
37th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.6%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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