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1700 Beach St

Marina, SF 94123 0438A016 20 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 1700 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 1927
2 or more units
20 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 1927
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area14,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0438A016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Emmett Hegarty 2500 Chestnut St Apt 11 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 20-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1700 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1927, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years. Most recently, the building completed a substantial fire safety upgrade in May 2024, including the installation of new fire panels and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements, at a cost of $38,800. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations noted for fire escape maintenance and fire extinguisher recharging between 2005 and 2014, though these were subsequently abated. A December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements was also addressed. The building has experienced periodic false alarms and smoke detector activations between 2022 and 2023, though these were determined to be unintentional with no civilian injuries reported.

The property has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including re-roofing work in 2018 costing $63,000, and repairs following a 2021 water incident affecting multiple units. Historical records indicate earlier modifications including garage earthquake retrofitting in 1991 and various remodeling efforts in 1989. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety concerns, though recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti, parking violations, and weekly toter management. A notable recent service request from December 2024 remains open regarding an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues and safety violations, recent improvements to the fire safety system indicate ongoing attention to building safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1700 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

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
10thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 889 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

1700 Beach St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Blocked sidewalk
spin standing scooter

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