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1701 Beach St

Marina, SF 94123 0443A001 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
Above average
avg 1.1
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1701 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 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.

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 1926
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area12,894 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lkd&w Property Group Llc Po Box 475370 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
091417

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1701 Beach Street, built in 1926, has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, particularly regarding safety systems and unit renovations. Most notably, in early 2024, the building received a major fire alarm upgrade costing over $37,000 to meet current fire marshal codes, including the installation of modern devices, horns in units, and a wireless monitoring system. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2014-2016, multiple units underwent comprehensive renovations including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, window replacements, and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, with units #204, #203, #304, and #305 receiving particular attention.

The building's maintenance history shows active management, with regular upgrades to systems and individual units. A new steam boiler was installed in 2019, and electrical improvements including garage and exterior lighting were made in 2016. However, there is currently an open violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023. The building experienced multiple violations in November 2004, including issues with water damage, interior surfaces, and fire safety features, though all these violations were abated by December 2004. Recent 311 calls from 2024 mostly relate to street-level issues such as encampments and illegal postings, which are not directly related to building conditions. The property's maintenance records suggest regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems and unit improvements over the past several years.

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Risk rating

How 1701 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

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
13th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 860 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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 severity forecast
No violation 23.1%
Moderate concern 55.8%
Severe concern 21.1%
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

1701 Beach St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 03
311 service request
Encampment
Electrical PermitJun 27
Upgrade existing 175a service to a 400a 120/240v single phase service 18 residential meters, 1 house meter with a test bypass.

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