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26 Boardman Pl

South of Market, SF 94103 3779075 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 26 Boardman Pl 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 1907
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLI
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
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,595 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3779075
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sovig Investment Co
Mailing address
34 Boardman Pl San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story apartment building at 26 Boardman Place, constructed in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past decade. The property has undergone some substantial infrastructure work, including a 2011 sewerline and housetrap replacement and electrical work, though an initial 400-amp service upgrade from May 2011 was ultimately cancelled. More recently, there have been multiple public works and utility-related issues in late 2024, including water leak problems, utility requests, and several incidents involving garbage and debris on or near the property. A damaged side sewer vent cover was reported in December 2024, and there is currently an open case regarding a sidewalk defect from November 2024.

The building's safety systems have been the subject of various fire safety complaints between 2012 and 2019, including issues with alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and blocked exits, though most of these problems were promptly corrected. A notable carbon monoxide incident was recorded, though fortunately resulted in no civilian injuries. The property’s maintenance history includes an electrical sign installation from 1993 and various 311 calls addressing sidewalk parking violations and street cleaning needs. While many of these issues have been resolved through appropriate channels, the concentration of recent utility and maintenance complaints in 2024 suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges at the property.

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Risk rating

How 26 Boardman Pl'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
63th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 51.2%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 27.4%
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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The story over time

26 Boardman Pl event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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