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1333 Balboa St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1630035 4 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1333 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area6,256 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1630035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jieqin Zhou Tr
Mailing address
Zhou Jieqin Trustee 686 Post St Apt 53 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
071817

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1333 Balboa St in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1922 and currently owned by Jieqin Zhou Tr, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. Between 2014 and 2015, the building underwent comprehensive upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodels in all units, conversion of family rooms to bedrooms, and basement improvements adding four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property has received essential safety upgrades, including fire sprinkler installations in 1985 and electrical system improvements in 2005 with a 200-amp service upgrade and new circuit breaker panels. Recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2021 costing $14,800.

The building's history reveals several notable events impacting resident safety and comfort. In 2019, multiple fire safety violations were recorded regarding fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits, though these issues were subsequently corrected or abated by late 2019. A construction noise complaint was filed in June 2022, though this complaint is currently not active. The property has experienced various maintenance and operational issues in 2024, including multiple complaints about sidewalk obstructions, abandoned vehicles, and garbage/debris on the property. Historical data shows earlier improvements including stair repairs in 2002 and aluminum window installations in 1986, while a 2010 proposal to convert the building to institutional and office space was ultimately cancelled.

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Risk rating

How 1333 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
12th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.3%
Moderate concern 32.8%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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1333 Balboa St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 15
Entertainment
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