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1601 Beach St

Marina, SF 94123 0436E001 15 units · 3 fl · 1935

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1601 Beach 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 1935
2 or more units
15 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 1935
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1935
Total area12,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0436E001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1601 Beach St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
110194

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1601 Beach Street is a 3-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1935, currently owned by 1601beachstreet LLC. The building is actively undergoing significant improvements, including the planned addition of four ADUs in the first-floor parking area, currently under review. Recent major renovations have been focused on unit upgrades, with completed work in 2023 including extensive interior renovations in units 203, 204, 304, and in 2021-2022, work was done on units 102, 104, 105, 201, 202, 205, and 305. These renovations included new kitchens, bathrooms, structural upgrades, and associated plumbing and electrical work.

The building has several critical safety updates in progress or recently completed, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit (costing $50,000) issued in November 2023, and a significant fire alarm system upgrade completed in January 2024, valued at over $47,000. The property has experienced some safety compliance issues, including recent fire alarm violations in 2023 and 2021, and non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Program, for which a current violation is active. Historical violations from 2014-2015 related to fire escape maintenance and smoke detector requirements have been resolved. The building experienced a gas leak incident in 2019, though no injuries were reported. Recent maintenance calls have included plumbing issues, with the most recent plumbing work issued in October 2024 for washer/dryer and water heater installations. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including bathroom remodels, new hydronic heating systems, and electrical upgrades throughout multiple units.

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Risk rating

How 1601 Beach 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
1th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 978 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.8%
Moderate concern 82.0%
Severe concern 13.2%
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

1601 Beach St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 17
Date last observed: 13-feb-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address identification is not easily visible from the road fronting the property ;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintFeb 17
Date last observed: 13-feb-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address identification is not easily visible from the road fronting the property ;

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