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78 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0443A013 2 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 78 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,826 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0443A013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marcus M Sharei Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Sharei Marcus M Trustee 6363 Christie Ave #2324 Emeryville CA 94608
Last sale
010810

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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 78 Cervantes Blvd in the Marina District was constructed in 1925 and is currently owned by the Marcus M Sharei Revoc Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent work including a complete reroofing in 2021 (cost: $13,700), water heater replacements in 2022, and furnace replacement in 2021. A notable renovation occurred in 2007 when a second bathroom was added, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling was completed along with electrical and plumbing updates. The building has maintained an active history of addressing safety features, including multiple stair repairs (1999, 2007) and various roofing projects.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues that have required attention, including a 2011 violation regarding unauthorized roof deck-related metal railings that was subsequently abated. Recent infrastructure concerns include an open case from January 2021 regarding a collapsed sidewalk. The building's systems have generally received regular updates, as evidenced by the replacement of essential systems like the furnace and water heaters. The property has experienced occasional service-related incidents as documented in 311 calls, including sewer vent issues (2018), sewage backup (2018), and various parking-related complaints. While there was one recorded smoke or odor incident, no civilian injuries were reported. Regular maintenance and upgrading of critical systems suggest ongoing attention to property upkeep, though some historical permits from the 1990s show records of expired applications that were subsequently renewed.

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Risk rating

How 78 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
90th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 99 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.7%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 2.7%
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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78 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 12
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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