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36 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A003 8 units · 2 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36 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 1927
2 or more units
8 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 1927
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Richard M Dudum Trustee 1 San Fernando Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
June 22, 1993

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 36 Cervantes Blvd in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Richard M & Randa M Dudum 1, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1927. Recent renovations include comprehensive upgrades to multiple units, with Units 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2020-2022, featuring modern appliances and electrical systems. The building has maintained its safety infrastructure through several important upgrades, including a seismic retrofit in 2010 addressing soft-story concerns, a voluntary fire alarm system installation in 2018, and a boiler replacement in 2022. Historical maintenance records show earlier violations in 2003-2006 related to heating, plumbing, and fire safety systems, though these were all resolved and abated, with proper permits obtained for the boiler operation.

The property has demonstrated consistent upkeep through various improvement projects, including reroofing in 2003 and electrical panel upgrades in 2013. More recently, there have been multiple parking enforcement issues, with ten documented cases of driveway blocking between 2022-2023, resulting in several citations being issued. While these parking incidents indicate some enforcement challenges in the immediate area, they represent external factors rather than building-specific issues. The building's documented permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of individual units and common systems, with no active violations or unresolved complaints on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 36 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
41stpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 583 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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36 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 01
Blocking driveway cite tow
Black - Audi - 8CCZ732
311 RequestJul 29
Blocking driveway cite only

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