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241 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0417B004 6 units · 3 fl · 1960

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 Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 241 Cervantes 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area5,687 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0417B004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kirk & May Leong Trust
Mailing address
Leong Kirk & May F Ttees 748 Berkshire Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 241 Cervantes Blvd in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Kirk & May Leong Trust and built in 1960, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019, addressing seismic safety concerns, with a cost of $28,000. Recent improvements include a comprehensive upgrade to the fire alarm system in 2023, costing $28,500, to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to ensure compatibility with the new fire alarm control panel.

The building has a history of fire safety violations, particularly in 2001 and 2011, though all were resolved by May 20, 2011. These violations included issues with egress obstruction, fire extinguisher maintenance, and fire escape ladder conditions. The property underwent a roof deck railing repair in 1987 and received a furnace replacement in 2013. Recent property maintenance challenges have included multiple parking violations in early 2021 involving vehicles blocking driveways, though these are unrelated to building safety. There was one fire incident recorded - a false alarm or false call - with no civilian injuries reported. The building's most recent inspections and permit work demonstrate active compliance with safety regulations and codes, particularly focusing on seismic and fire safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 241 Cervantes 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

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
45th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 543 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 69.0%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 9.0%
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

241 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 12
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$16,500 · Complete
Electrical PermitApr 10
Modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to comply with sffd bulletin 1103.7.6.1

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