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1490 Jefferson St

Marina, SF 94123 0436C010 12 units · 3 fl · 1931

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1490 Jefferson St 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 1931
2 or more units
12 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 1931
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area12,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0436C010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
32 Meadowcroft Dr San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
090616

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1490 Jefferson Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by 1490 Jefferson Street LLC, was constructed in 1931 and contains 12 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2020, which included a $35,000 kitchen and bath remodel in Unit 302, featuring new fixtures, cabinets, electrical upgrades, and a bathroom fan. This unit also received plumbing and electrical work in July 2020, including a new shower mix installation and sub-panel upgrade. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, including a boiler replacement in 2009 and multiple electrical upgrades between 2005-2007, covering areas such as the basement laundry and garage.

The building experienced a series of fire safety violations in 2002 and 2005, all of which were promptly addressed and abated by September 2005. These violations included issues with fire escape drop ladders, smoke detectors, and egress obstructions. A fire alarm system-related complaint was logged in 2017 but was corrected within two days. Recent years have seen multiple reports regarding garbage and debris issues outside the building, particularly in 2024, with several open cases for garbage can repairs and instances of overflowing city garbage cans. The most recent building incident on record was a water or steam leak, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with most recent permits being for routine maintenance and upgrades rather than addressing any major systemic issues.

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Risk rating

How 1490 Jefferson St'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
10th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 889 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.0%
Moderate concern 60.6%
Severe concern 17.4%
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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1490 Jefferson St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 07
Replacing (12) existing, non-compliant electrical main panels (each with a 60a main breaker) with new, code-compliant panels of the same capacity (60a). the scope of work is strictly a 'like-for-like' panel replacement to rectify code violations and ensure safety. no change in service size or load calculation is requested.
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Building PermitMay 21
Replacement of e) guardrails at e) common stairs

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