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2801-2807 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1615001 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2801-2807 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1615001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hall-Truong Family Trust
Mailing address
Patrick Hall 825 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082421

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Included addresses

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2807 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2803 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2801 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2805 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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AI summary

The Hall-truong Family Trust owns this 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 2801-2807 Balboa St in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1924. The property underwent significant window improvements in 2013, with permits filed for the replacement of 40 street-visible windows with fiberglass wood-clad alternatives. Historical maintenance records show a reroofing project in 2002 and repairs to back stairs handrails in 1989. The building has experienced several significant safety-related incidents, including two carbon monoxide-related fire responses (in 2018 and another incident with smoke or odor removal), and two fire violations in 2004 related to combustible storage that were resolved by January 2005. A notable attempted expansion was proposed but disapproved in 2017 for a rear yard recreational room and roof deck modification.

Recent records indicate persistent parking-related issues around the property, with ten documented incidents between March and October 2024 involving illegal sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, resulting in multiple citations. The building's history includes two routine housing inspections (1999 and 2004), and while there were violations related to gas utility shutoff tools and combustible storage in 2004, these were promptly addressed. A 2018 fire complaint was determined to have "no merit," and there are no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the property.

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Risk rating

How 2801-2807 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
30th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 62.4%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 19.4%
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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2801-2807 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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