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118-120 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0439A017 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 118-120 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 1927
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area2,992 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0439A017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brilliant Shine Llc
Mailing address
4250 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90010
Last sale
011215

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118 Cervantes Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
120 Cervantes Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 118-120 Cervantes Blvd, owned by Brilliant Shine Llc, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1927 in the Marina neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with substantial upgrades completed in 2008 including the installation of a solar hot water system ($6,000) and a comprehensive electrical system upgrade with new 200-amp service and private meters. Additional improvements in 2008 involved plumbing work related to shower pans and the installation of 16 roof-mounted solar PV modules with associated equipment. The property has a history of roof maintenance, with a reroofing project permitted in 2007 (though the permit expired) and multiple permit renewals for final inspections between 2006 and 2009 suggesting careful attention to building code compliance.

In recent months (April-May 2024), there has been a notable pattern of parking-related issues in the vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. Ten separate incidents involving parking violations were reported between April 18 and June 6, 2024, though it's important to note that many of these calls resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles or were marked as invalid for various reasons. The building's maintenance record shows regular permit renewals and completion of various systems upgrades, including radiant heating installation, making the property appear well-maintained from an infrastructure perspective. The most recent building modifications on record were primarily focused on solar energy installations and electrical system modernization, suggesting an investment in sustainable technologies and infrastructure resilience.

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Risk rating

How 118-120 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

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
64th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 356 are predicted to be safer.

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

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 76.4%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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118-120 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Mar 28
Work without permit
Building Inspection Division

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