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40 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A004 6 units · 3 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.

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 40 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Majidi Shahla Trustee 132 Hacienda Dr Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale
December 31, 2013

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

40 Cervantes Blvd is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by the Milano Family 2013 Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most critical being a completed mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 that included the installation of plywood shear walls and steel moment frames, bringing the building into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Other major recent upgrades include multiple furnace change-outs in 2013 and 2009, electrical improvements including a ground system installation in 2018, and window replacements in 2003 and 2001. The building experienced a brief compliance issue with the soft-story retrofit program in late 2014 when a violation notice was issued for not submitting required documentation, though this was promptly abated by November 2014.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to building safety and infrastructure, including sewer line replacement in 2009 and roofing work in 1995. While there have been several parking enforcement incidents reported between 2019 and 2020, these relate to street parking issues rather than building management concerns. The building has had multiple fire department responses, primarily for medical assist calls and one false alarm, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. The completion of the soft-story retrofit program (classified as Tier 4 with CFC issued) is the most significant recent improvement, addressing important seismic safety concerns for the building and its residents.

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Risk rating

How 40 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
25thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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