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2247 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1621041 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2247 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 1947
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.

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 1947
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1621041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yiu Wun Chan & Lai Ping Cha 1735 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
April 18, 1997

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Initial analysis

The property at 2247 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building owned by the Chan Family Trust. Built in 1947, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone minimal documented modifications over the years, with the most significant being the installation of aluminum windows in 1986 and a street space permit issued in 2011.

The building's recent history (2019-2024) shows multiple incidents primarily related to parking and street maintenance. There have been three reports of abandoned vehicles, with the most recent occurring in June 2024, though none were found to have merit. Parking violations have included a sidewalk parking incident in January 2024 (resulting in a citation) and a driveway blocking complaint in September 2023 (officer unable to locate the vehicle). The property has experienced several public space maintenance issues, including a damaged tree notification in September 2022 (documented but not prioritized for removal), a lifted sidewalk concern in September 2020 (resolved with utility cover placement), graffiti on a pole in October 2019 (removed), and garden debris removal in July 2019. A noise complaint regarding a major event venue was filed in October 2021, though no action was deemed necessary. While the building itself shows minimal internal issues based on available data, the surrounding area has experienced various parking, maintenance, and public space management challenges, particularly evident through the numerous 311 calls logged for the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 2247 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
34thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1485 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2247 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 08 Serious
Building violation
Locate and repair source of water damage at the following locations: 1. ceiling above kitchen sink 2. dining room corner 3. master bedroom…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 08
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