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2441-2449 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1619025A 6 units · 1 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2441-2449 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
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors1
Year built1924
Total area8,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1619025A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Saetang Yongyoot & Pornpila 2639 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 19, 2008

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2441 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2449 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2445 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 2441-2449 Balboa Street property, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a 6-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, built in 1924 and currently owned by Yongyoot & Pornpilai T Saet. The building has received regular maintenance and updates over the years, with significant recent work including a $25,000 re-roofing project completed in 2023, and essential infrastructure upgrades such as sewer and water line replacement in 2020 and 2015, respectively. Historical improvements include electrical upgrades for three units in 2004, kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2000, and window installations in 1990.

The property experienced several compliance issues in 2002 related to fire safety and security, including requirements for smoke detectors, door closers, and locking devices, though these violations were all abated by September 2002. More recently, in August 2023, there were complaints about a board sign covering historic windows and non-transparent street level windows, as well as concerns about a vacant commercial storefront in the same timeframe. The building's commercial space has a history of vacancy issues, with a notable violation in 2018 regarding compliance with the vacant commercial storefront ordinance. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations, sidewalk blockages, and street cleaning matters rather than building-specific problems. A carbon monoxide detector activation with no actual CO presence was recorded, though no injuries were reported. The property has maintained active permits and performed consistent maintenance over the years, with no current active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 2441-2449 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
8thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2070 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2441-2449 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 08
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 07
Other illegal parking

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