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2533 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1618017A 3 units · 1 fl · 1919

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 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 2533 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 1919
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
Floors1
Year built1919
Total area2,699 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1618017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dedes Chris
Mailing address
4222 Moraga St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041516

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Initial analysis

The property at 2533 Balboa Street is a one-story multi-family residential building with three units, constructed in 1919, currently owned by Chris Dedes. The building's history has been marked by several significant changes and recent developments. Most notably, in 2023, there was a front facade modification to the ground floor, including changes to the entrance and windows ($7,500 cost), and the electrical system was upgraded with the replacement of three main panels in September 2023. Earlier in 2023, important administrative actions were taken to clarify the building's use: the abandonment of a non-conforming commercial unit and its reversion to residential storage use, followed by a determination of the building as a two-story two-family dwelling with store.

The building has a documented history of unauthorized use as residential space, with multiple complaints between 2013 and 2018 regarding people living in the storefront and performing unpermitted modifications. These complaints, while not currently active, indicate past regulatory challenges. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, including minor flooding in 2018 and multiple reports of garbage and cleaning needs around the property. Recent activity includes two parking-related complaints in 2024, though these were invalid due to incomplete reporting information. The building's current status is characterized by recent efforts to regularize its residential use and modernize its facilities, with 2023 being a particularly active year for improvements and administrative changes.

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Risk rating

How 2533 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
18th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 76.7%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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2533 Balboa St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 24
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestMar 10
Other excessive noise

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