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1431-1433 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1629039A 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 1431-1433 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1629039A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shirley M Holm Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Holm Shirley Ttee 1913 Lafayette St Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
052920

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1431 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1433 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit building at 1431-1433 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Shirley M Holm Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1922 and has undergone numerous significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, between 2020 and 2022, the property received substantial upgrades including a kitchen remodel (2021) with electrical and plumbing improvements, bathroom remodeling (2020) converting a tub to a walk-in shower, and window replacements. The building's systems have been modernized with the installation of new electrical meters and service for both units in 2004, and recent work has included proper earthquake bracing of water heaters (2004-2005) and various electrical upgrades. There have been some concerning issues in the property's history, particularly a 2020 complaint regarding black mold in window casings and floor damage in unit 1433, though this complaint is listed as not active. A tenant buyout occurred in 2019 for $102,000 involving 2 tenants at unit 1431.

The building has received attention for various maintenance issues in the past, including a 2008 complaint about peeling paint, cracked plaster, and other interior problems, though these issues appear to have been resolved. Compliance work in 2004-2005 addressed multiple violations including water heater strapping, lead paint hazards, and repairs to various interior surfaces. The property continues to require periodic maintenance and updates, as evidenced by recent window replacement work in 2020 and various system upgrades. Recent to present issues in the vicinity primarily involve public space concerns such as sidewalk maintenance and graffiti, which are external to the building itself. The most recent service request related to the property is from March 2024 regarding non-offensive graffiti, though this may relate to the exterior rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1431-1433 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
98th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 2.8%
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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1431-1433 Balboa St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 23
Blocked sidewalk
lime standing scooter

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