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68 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A010 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 68 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 1925
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0443A010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin Frederick T
Mailing address
232 Monte Vista Ave Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
062201

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 68 Cervantes Boulevard in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Martin Frederick T, was constructed in 1925 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent focusing on roofing work in 2024, including both reroofing ($35,760) and deck board/frame removal on the roof ($5,000). A notable building violation was filed in October 2024 regarding unauthorized construction of a roof deck, though an active roofing permit is on record. The building previously underwent window improvements in the 1980s, with aluminum windows installed in 1985 and 1987. Important infrastructure work includes a complete sewer lateral and p-trap replacement completed in 2013.

The building's recent history shows one tenant buyout in April 2023 for $10,000. Parking enforcement records indicate recurring issues with vehicles blocking the property's driveway, with at least eight documented incidents between 2021 and 2024, resulting in multiple citations. A general hazardous materials complaint was filed with the fire department in October 2015 and referred to another agency in July 2016. The building has maintained basic infrastructure requirements, as evidenced by multiple street space permits issued in 2013, 2016, and 2019, though the most recent 2019 permit is marked as issued without a specified cost.

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Risk rating

How 68 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
66th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 74.5%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 11.2%
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

68 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 04
Nov 202429185: remove all deck boards and the frame on the roof
$1 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 01
Building a roof deck without permits. has active roofing permit only. code/section: sfbc 103a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a table 1a-k

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