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51 Boardman Pl

South of Market, SF 94103 3779088 3 units · 1 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 51 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
3 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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1907
Total area2,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3779088
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arthur E Behne 2013 Trust
Mailing address
Wayne Gomes, Trustee 1950 Glen Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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Initial analysis

51 Boardman Place is a 3-unit, single-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The building, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Arthur E Behne 2013 Trust, has undergone several significant structural and maintenance updates over the years. Most recently, in 2021, the building had important infrastructure work completed, including a sewer and house trap replacement. A concerning incident occurred in May 2020 when a gas leak was reported in the common area, resulting in PG&E disconnecting the gas service, though records show the building remains not active on this complaint. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical structural elements, with foundation repair and pier level adjustments completed in 1992, and a reroofing project carried out in 2006.

The property has experienced recurring issues with environmental cleanliness around the perimeter, particularly evident between 2019 and 2022, with multiple reports of hazardous materials including medical waste (needles), human/animal waste, and glass. These external cleanliness issues were systematically addressed through various city departments such as DPW Operations and Recology. A fire safety concern was noted and promptly corrected in October 2014 regarding blocked exits. While the building has maintained basic structural and safety systems through regular updates, as evidenced by the plumbing and roofing work, the recent gas supply interruption and multiple external cleanliness issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining both internal systems and the surrounding environment.

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Risk rating

How 51 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
37th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 271 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.7%
Moderate concern 35.4%
Severe concern 24.9%
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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The story over time

51 Boardman Pl event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 30
Garbage and debris
mattress
DBI ComplaintOct 03
The garbage cans have always been in the garage but the management company claims the cans makes their downstairs unit unrentable and now they moved all 6 garbage cans to the back yards where children play and active use form all tenants and fruit trees we eat off of, even some in the middle of the yard. they are neglecting other area of the back yard where the cans could be stored. already discussed with them the problem with cans being in the back yard due to the raccoon problem we already have also cans placed in the yards are right next to my living room door. i have already told them they have too many garbage cans and that the cans have not been replaced or disgarded in many many years.

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