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2329 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1620024 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 2329 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1620024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhao Angela Xiao Na
Mailing address
2329 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
100108

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2329 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1916, currently owned by Angela Xiao Na Zhao. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates over the years, with the most recent being a $15,000 reroofing project permitted in May 2021. Historical building improvements include horizontal work completed in 1993 with a $30,000 budget, and a revision permit from 1994, though the specific nature of these earlier projects is not detailed in the records.

The property has experienced multiple infrastructure challenges, most notably a series of sewage backup incidents in July 2016, with three separate service calls to the PUC Sewer Operations to address issues involving both 4-inch sewer vents and a catch basin. These sewer problems were ultimately resolved through field work and flushing operations. The electrical system also required attention in January 2010, when burnt wiring from a capacitor needed repair at the intersection of Balboa and 100W lamp. The building's exterior environment has faced some quality-of-life issues, as evidenced by several 311 calls regarding street cleaning and loose garbage between 2016 and 2020, along with a graffiti incident in March 2017 that was addressed by SES Graffiti Crew. While these exterior issues have generally been resolved, they indicate occasional challenges with building surroundings, particularly during the 2016-2020 period.

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Risk rating

How 2329 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
75th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 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

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.0%
Moderate concern 15.3%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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The story over time

2329 Balboa St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit May 14
Reroofing
$15,000 · Issued

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