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10 Capra Way

Marina, SF 94123 0442A013 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 10 Capra Way 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 1926
2 or more units
18 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.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area13,944 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0442A013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas & Amy Mecham Family
Mailing address
Thomas R & Amy L Mecham Tru P O Box 1693 Bethel Island CA 94511
Last sale
120312

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 10 Capra Way in the Marina, owned by the Thomas & Amy Mecham Family, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building has successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 4 soft-story property, which included the installation of plywood shear walls and steel moment frames in 2017. Recent major work includes a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current safety standards, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and compatible devices with a new fire alarm control panel. The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with violations documented for sleeping area requirements, extinguisher maintenance, and fire escape conditions between 2007 and 2023, though most have been subsequently corrected.

The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades to individual units, including a significant bathroom and kitchen remodel in Unit 201 in 2017, window replacements in multiple units, and HVAC system updates with new boiler installations in 2014 and 2017. Historical issues included unauthorized unit concerns from 2002, which were addressed, and various violations related to heating systems and fire escape maintenance, all of which were eventually abated by 2017. There has been a noticeable pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple citations issued between 2024 and 2023 for vehicles blocking driveways, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area. The building's management has generally responded to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the completion of numerous building permits for both general maintenance and specific unit renovations, though some historical compliance issues indicate occasional delays in addressing building codes and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 10 Capra Way'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
20th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.1%
Moderate concern 47.2%
Severe concern 20.8%
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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10 Capra Way event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 24
Replace 18 existing panels
Complete
Fire ComplaintMar 26
Fire Escape

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