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95 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0462A001 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
10
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 95 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 1926
2 or more units
15 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 1926
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area8,622 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0462A001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2209 Broderick St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
February 24, 2000

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 95 Cervantes Blvd in the Marina district, built in 1926, has undergone several significant safety upgrades and maintenance projects in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $27,440 to comply with current fire code requirements, which included installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices. The building has also successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a soft-story building (Tier 4) with a $105,000 upgrade, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Historical maintenance records reveal past issues with water damage and ceiling repairs in 2008, and a steam boiler permit violation in 2004, both of which have since been resolved.

The building's fire safety history shows a pattern of alarm system activations, mainly due to malfunctioning equipment, though these incidents have consistently been resolved promptly. There have been some concerning incidents recorded, including a carbon monoxide incident and a natural gas leak, though fortunately, there were no civilian injuries reported in any fire-related events. Recent months (August-September 2024) have seen multiple parking enforcement actions in the vicinity of the building, with several citations issued for illegal parking, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. The most recent building permit records indicate active maintenance and upgrading of the property's fire safety systems, with no current open violations or unresolved complaints, suggesting improved building management and maintenance practices in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 95 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
6thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 929 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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95 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 21
Blocked sidewalk
tree shrub bush privately maintained
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 01
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no ec-017320-0197, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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