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1690 North Point St

Marina, SF 94123 0445A014 18 units · 3 fl · 1937

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
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 1690 North Point St 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 1937
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.

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 1937
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1937
Total area13,881 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0445A014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
080221

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit multi-family residential building at 1690 North Point Street in the Marina district, built in 1937 and owned by 1690 North Point LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Recent work includes a fire alarm system upgrade completed in June 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with approximately $66,797 invested in the project. The building has seen substantial unit improvements between 2018-2022, with multiple apartments receiving renovations including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations. Units 204, 301, 106, 101, and 304 were specifically identified as having undergone major transformations, with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades to support the improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety systems, particularly fire alarms, with multiple upgrades and repairs recorded between 2018 and 2024. While there have been several fire-related incidents recorded (mostly alarm activations and system malfunctions), there have been no civilian injuries reported. Historical issues related to boiler permits and a garage ceiling problem were addressed and abated, with no active violations present in recent years. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including planned ADU conversions of garage and storage spaces (filed in December 2020) and multiple zoning verification requests, indicating ongoing development interest. Recent fire violations from early 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance and records were noted but subsequently abated, suggesting prompt attention to regulatory requirements by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1690 North Point St'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
16th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 830 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

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 48.3%
Moderate concern 38.4%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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1690 North Point St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 06
Municipal transportation agency
scooters complaint
311 RequestMay 04
Municipal transportation agency

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