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233 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0417B017 9 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 233 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 1925
2 or more units
9 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 1925
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area6,169 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0417B017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Banks Lee & Michelle A Ttee 2037 Jefferson St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
August 24, 1994

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 233 Cervantes Blvd property is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by the Lee & Michelle Banks Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, with the most notable recent work being a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 costing $68,700 to meet seismic standards. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues requiring attention to safety systems, with multiple fire safety violations documented in 2004 including problems with fire extinguishers, fire escape maintenance, and water damage, though all were abated by January 22, 2004. More recently, there have been three fire safety complaints in 2022-2023 regarding exit maintenance, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and extinguishers, all of which were corrected.

The building has seen various structural and safety improvements over the years, including the construction of a roof deck in 2002 ($35,000), electrical upgrades in 2003 and 2018, and significant repairs following earthquake damage in 1990. A notable recent incident occurred in February 2024 involving a sewage backup. The property has experienced ongoing issues with parking violations in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued between late 2024 and 2025. While the building's major systems have generally been maintained through permit work and corrections of violations, there have been recent concerns raised in 2024 regarding overgrown trees blocking the sidewalk and some parking enforcement issues continue to persist in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 233 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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 948 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
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 69%
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

233 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Feb 26
Extinguishers
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 26
Alarm Systems

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