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2 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A001M 24 units · 3 fl · 1994

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 2 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 1994
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1994
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1994
Total area22,959 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A001M
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Felix Ysturiz 1420 Jefferson St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit apartment building at 2 Cervantes Blvd in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Ysturiz Family Partnership, was constructed in 1994 and is a three-story multi-family residential building. The property has experienced several fire safety system upgrades and maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirements violation issued in December 2023 that remains open as of October 2023. Notable fire safety improvements include the 2009 installation of new fire equipment ($6,500) replacing older, incompatible systems, and previous installations of fire sprinklers, alarm systems, and related safety equipment in the early 1990s during construction. The building has a history of fire safety complaints and violations, with several cases of alarm system issues, blocked exits, and extinguished requirements between 2017 and 2023, though most were corrected promptly. During 2024, there have been multiple reports of exterior maintenance issues, including garbage and debris concerns, with the most recent incidents occurring in December 2024. The building has experienced several nuisance issues in recent months, including water leaks, noise complaints, and street cleaning concerns, though these do not appear to directly impact resident safety. While the building has had occasional problems with its fire safety systems, it has generally maintained a pattern of addressing violations and upgrading equipment, though the recent open violation regarding sleeping area requirements is noteworthy.

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Risk rating

How 2 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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 939 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

2 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 07
Fire alarm sound pressure level test
$1 · Complete
Fire ComplaintFeb 25
Alarm Systems

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