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1425-1427 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1629040 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 1425-1427 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.

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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1629040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1425 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 28, 2002

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1427 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1425 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1425-1427 Balboa St in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by Truong David K & Wong Rache. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including substantial maintenance work such as a $27,000 rear facade siding replacement in 2018, a $5,000 reroofing project in 2013, and the installation of a solar PV system (28 modules, 7.28 kW) in 2014. Most recently, in April 2021, there was a sewer line replacement project completed, which followed a problematic sewage backup incident in December 2019. The building has seen various expansions and upgrades, including a ground floor addition completed in 2004 that added two bedrooms, a playroom, and a half bath, along with the necessary electrical work in 2005.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with several permitted improvements indicating ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure. Recent issues have primarily been related to external concerns rather than building integrity or safety, including multiple parking enforcement calls between 2019-2024 (with one parking citation in December 2020 specifically mentioning driveway blockage), a graffiti incident in April 2020, and an illegal posting complaint in July 2015. The building's permit history suggests responsive management to maintenance needs, particularly regarding structural and systems upgrades, with no recorded major safety violations or chronic infrastructure issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1425-1427 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1425-1427 Balboa St event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 28
Replacing sewer line
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