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5 Prado St

Marina, SF 94123 0440A001 12 units · 3 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 5 Prado 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 1929
2 or more units
12 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 1929
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area12,348 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0440A001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3628 Broderick St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
January 14, 1999

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Initial analysis

5 Prado Street is a 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, owned by Anita Delucchi Fmly Ltd Par and located in the Marina neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the years, most recently completing a fire alarm system upgrade in April 2024 with a cost of $36,960 to comply with current fire code requirements. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2016-2017, the property underwent substantial window replacements, including 12 window upgrades and dry rot repair at the rear of the building, followed by additional window work in 2017, totaling approximately $18,000 in improvements.

Historical records show various building violations from 2001-2009, primarily related to fire safety and sanitation issues, all of which have been abated. The building experienced multiple fire-related inspections between 2015-2024, though most were found to have "No Merit" or were "Condition Corrected." Recent parking enforcement issues have been notable in 2024, with multiple citations issued for driveway blockages, totaling eight citations between August and October 2024. The facility has maintained proper fire safety systems, with regular inspections showing generally good maintenance, though there have been periodic issues with alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2015-2024. While the building has experienced various incidents typical of multi-family dwellings, including cooking fires and water problems, none resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 5 Prado 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
9thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 899 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

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 61%
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

5 Prado St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 393402-200204, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintFeb 02
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 154042 , serial no 393402-200204

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