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2241-2243 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1621042 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 2241-2243 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1621042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mah Li Chun & Florence
Mailing address
2024 Wawona St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
071017

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2241 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2243 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2241-2243 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by Mah Li Chun & Florence. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2016, including a $20,000 exterior upgrade involving replacement of front stucco and siding with aluminum-clad wood windows, a complete electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with installation of two meters, and a comprehensive second-floor kitchen remodel costing $25,000 that included new appliances, recessed lighting, and safety features. Earlier renovations from 1998 (now expired) included reroofing work.

The building has experienced recurring drainage issues, particularly evident in 2017 and 2020, with multiple records of sewage backup incidents involving 4-inch vent lines that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. This pattern of sewer-related problems, while partially addressed through Maximo Work Orders, suggests an ongoing infrastructure challenge. The property has also faced some external maintenance and parking issues, with three documented cases of driveway blocking in 2019 and 2024, as well as sidewalk parking violations in 2020. While these incidents are not directly related to building conditions, they may affect resident convenience and access. The 2016 renovations significantly modernized the property, though it's worth noting that the 1998 roof work permit is now expired, suggesting this element of the building's maintenance record may require attention.

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Risk rating

How 2241-2243 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
40th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 14.8%
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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2241-2243 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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