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499 Marina Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0417B001 18 units · 3 fl · 1930

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 499 Marina Blvd 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 1930
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1930
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1930
Total area16,668 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0417B001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1564 Columbus Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

499 Marina Boulevard is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Keighran Cornelius & Cather. The building's recent activity shows significant investment in safety upgrades, including a $42,000 fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024 to comply with current fire code requirements, following the issuance of fire violations in 2024 (sleeping area requirements) and 2021 (alarm system maintenance). The building has a history of fire alarm system issues, with multiple fire complaints regarding alarm systems between 2015 and 2024, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit". Notable safety improvements include voluntary lateral strengthening work in 2001-2002, window replacements in 2013, and various mechanical upgrades including backflow preventer replacement in 2018 and new domestic boiler installation in 2012.

The building experienced multiple violations in 2001-2009 related to boiler permits and heating system requirements, though these were all eventually abated. Recent 311 calls (2024-2025) indicate ongoing issues with garbage management near the property, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans. The property also underwent antenna installation in 2017 for NextNav E-911 service, and had tenant buyouts involving two tenants in October 2018. The building's documented fire incidents show no civilian injuries, with incidents primarily involving system activations or false alarms. The property has maintained a pattern of addressing regulatory requirements, though occasionally requiring follow-up inspections to achieve compliance, as evidenced by multiple permit renewals and final inspections over the years.

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Risk rating

How 499 Marina Blvd'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
10thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 889 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

499 Marina Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 24
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestOct 28
Garbage and debris

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