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1738-1740 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0436F012 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1738-1740 Bay 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 1937
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1937
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area4,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0436F012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
691 Broadway # 20 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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1738 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1740 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1738-1740 Bay Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1937, currently owned by the Paula Lee Marital Trust. The building experienced significant fire-related damage in 2018, which required substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, ceiling replacements, and window repairs, with a total renovation cost exceeding $375,000. The repair work in 2018 was comprehensive, involving electrical rewiring, installation of new bathroom fixtures, and kitchen improvements, with separate plumbing work to install two combi boilers, water heater, and multiple hot water fan coils throughout the building completed in early 2019.

More recently, there was a fire violation issued in January 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, which remains open as of the latest records. The building has seen various maintenance and service calls since 2022, including responses to encampment-related issues, illegal postings, and graffiti removal requests. In 2024, there were several service requests including general cleaning and response to medical waste, though not all resulted in confirmed findings. The property has maintained required utilities and services, with multiple street space permits issued throughout 2018-2019 suggesting regular maintenance of public-facing areas. The building's fire safety systems have experienced one documented malfunction in service alerts, though no civilian injuries have been reported in any incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1738-1740 Bay 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

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
81stpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 188 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

1738-1740 Bay St event timeline

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

2019
Plumbing Permit Dec 16
Renewal pp20181031225
Complete
Plumbing PermitDec 16
Renew for final pp20181031227

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