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2235 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1621043 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 2235 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 area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1621043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Russell Jacqueline Nakai Rv
Mailing address
Russell & Jacquelin Nakai T 2235 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2235 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jacqueline Nakai Rv Russell, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1947. Most notably, in 2022, the building received comprehensive maintenance work including dry-rot repair, window replacement using vinyl Milgard brand windows, and the installation of new cement siding on one wall, all completed at a cost of $22,850. This work was somewhat controversial as it triggered a complaint in April 2022 regarding unauthorized work and safety concerns, though this complaint is now listed as not active. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial upgrades, including a major electrical service upgrade in 2016 that installed a 200-amp service with three meters and multiple panel installations, enhancing the property's electrical capacity and safety.

Historical maintenance records show consistent upkeep of the property, with earlier works including reroofing projects in 1991 and 2012, window replacements in both units (totaling 8 windows) in 1991, dry rot repairs in 1991, and the installation of vinyl siding to the front side in 1991. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily involve street and sidewalk maintenance issues, including reports of abandoned furniture (August 2024), a sidewalk parking violation (October 2019), and a report of an abandoned vehicle (March 2018), though these external issues do not directly relate to the building's condition or management. The property appears to have a history of proactive maintenance and improvements, with the most substantial recent work focusing on structural and electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 2235 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
77th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.9%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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2235 Balboa St event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Apr 28
Date last observed: 27-apr-22; identity of person performing the work: no side, 3 mexican guy at the ; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; ; additional information: they are working at the back yard;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitMar 30
Dry-rot repair at back of the building, windows replacement, using vinyl milgard brand and new cement siding 350 sf installation at same wall. replace (6) windows in same size. non-street visible.

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