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44 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A005 18 units · 3 fl · 1928

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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 44 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 1928
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 built1928
Total area17,679 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A005
Ownership

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

Owner name
E & B Schlesinger Fmly Lp
Mailing address
311 South Ellsworth San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
021021

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Initial analysis

44 Cervantes Boulevard is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located in the Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by E & B Schlesinger Family LP. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including a comprehensive soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (cost: $180,000) to improve seismic safety. Between 2018 and 2022, multiple unit renovations were completed, focusing on kitchen and bathroom upgrades in various units (notably units 101, 203, and 304), with improvements including new fixtures, cabinets, electrical systems, and plumbing. The building's facade received attention in 2022-2023 with stucco work performed on the front section, and a historical window replacement project was completed in 2018 to maintain architectural integrity.

Recent concerns include a currently open violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though this is not the building's first such issue, as sleeping area violations were previously noted in 2023. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system violations, with the most recent occurring in 2022 and 2019, though these were promptly corrected. Historical violations from 2006 (now inactive) included issues with the fire alarm system, fire escape ladder, and combustible storage, which were addressed. The property has a documented history of various maintenance and operational issues typical of older buildings, including occasional reports of rodent/insect infestation (2016), noise complaints (2015), and more recent exterior maintenance matters. Recent sanitation concerns in the vicinity, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2023, were primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 44 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

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
18th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.8%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 52.1%
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

44 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 29 Serious
Building violation
Hardwood flooring and wood baseboard observed water damaged below bay window at front of building. after repair of water leaks, remove and…
Building Violation (NOV)Dec 29
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