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1527-1529 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1628032 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1527-1529 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1628032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Adler Brian L
Mailing address
2600 26th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
112217

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1529 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1527 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 1527-1529 Balboa Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Brian L. Adler. The building's maintenance history shows three significant structural works: two identical sets of repairs to stairs and landings at the lightwell were completed in 2002 at a cost of $6,500, and a reroofing project was initiated in 2000 with an estimated cost of $7,000, though records indicate this permit expired without completion.

The property has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, with two documented sewage backup incidents in 2022 and 2020 involving a 4-inch sewer vent. The building's immediate surroundings have seen various municipal service calls, including several incidents of sidewalk parking (most recently in 2023), an abandoned vehicle case in 2019, and two sewer backup incidents. Other notable events include a damaged tree report in 2015 and illegal postings removal in 2013. More recently, in August 2024, there was an incident involving an abandoned refrigerator appliance that was promptly resolved. While the number of service calls and incidents might suggest some maintenance challenges in the area, it's worth noting that many of these cases were resolved promptly through appropriate municipal channels, and the building's major structural works were properly permitted and completed where applicable.

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Risk rating

How 1527-1529 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
52th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1080 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 79.2%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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