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17-19 Boardman Pl

South of Market, SF 94103 3779095 5 units · 3 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 17-19 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
5 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.

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 1907
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3779095
Ownership

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

Mailing address
401 Magnolia Ave Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
072315

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19 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA 94103
17 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 17-19 Boardman Place is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 17-19 Boardman Place LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, most notably completing a required soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 (for both commercial and residential components) at a cost of approximately $130,000, which brought the building into compliance with San Francisco building codes. Recent maintenance work includes replacement of rear stairs in 2019 ($10,000), re-roofing in 2018 ($18,000), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades to support ADA accessibility improvements for ground-floor bathrooms in 2018.

The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related issues in 2023-2024, including violations for fire code non-compliance in September 2024 and alarm system problems in February 2024, though past violations from earlier years (2009 and 2014) for issues like combustible materials, blocked exits, and alarm systems were resolved. There have been recurring pest control challenges, with reports of rodent and insect infestations in late 2024, and a bedbug infestation complaint from 2014. The property underwent significant construction work in early 2018 that resulted in multiple tenant complaints about excessive noise and construction hours, particularly affecting first-floor residents and a family with an infant. Recent parking enforcement issues have been documented, including multiple illegal parking complaints in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 17-19 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
78th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 42.7%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 30.7%
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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17-19 Boardman Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 09
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furniture

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