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436-440 Avila St

Marina, SF 94123 0439A035 3 units · 3 fl · 1940

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 436-440 Avila 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 1940
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1940
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1940
Total area3,627 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0439A035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4155 Blackhawk Plaza Cir #2 Danville CA 94506
Last sale
090820

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438 Avila St, San Francisco, CA 94123
440 Avila St, San Francisco, CA 94123
436 Avila St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 436-440 Avila Street in the Marina district, owned by 1100 Page Street LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several safety-related issues over the past decade. Most notably, substantial remodeling work has been undertaken in recent years, including a $40,000 kitchen and bath renovation in 2021, a more extensive $35,000 floor plan remodel in 2020 that added a half bathroom, and major electrical and plumbing upgrades in late 2024 involving rewiring of units and installation of new laundry facilities. The building has also experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations issued between 2012 and 2025 related to alarm systems, sleeping area requirements, sprinkler maintenance, and hazardous materials. Three distinct fire violations were recorded in 2024 alone, including issues with the alarm system, sleeping area requirements, and sprinkler service. Additionally, the building's infrastructure has received attention over the years, with several attempted roof replacement projects in the 1990s and a completed electrical meter/main upgrade in 2020.

The property's maintenance history shows ongoing efforts to improve and modernize the building, though safety compliance has been a persistent challenge. Recent building improvements include new circuits installation, bathroom remodeling, and various system upgrades, with permits continuing to be issued through 2024. While the building has achieved some resolutions of past violations, such as the 2007 fire systems certification issue, many fire safety concerns have required repeated corrections and resulted in violations. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service requests in recent months, primarily related to parking enforcement and park maintenance, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 436-440 Avila 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
95th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 49 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.6%
Moderate concern 7.1%
Severe concern 2.3%
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

436-440 Avila St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 10
To renew pp20241122199 & pp20241122201: (bathroom and kitchen remodel and new laundry and shower pan)
Complete
Building PermitFeb 03
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#s 202009194559 & 202101142676 all work is complete.

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