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190 Alhambra St

Marina, SF 94123 0463A016 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 190 Alhambra 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 1926
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 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,728 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0463A016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jerold P & Paul J Grisez, G 2430 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 190 Alhambra Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Chas J Grisez Co Lp, was constructed in 1926 and contains 18 units. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade completed in May 2024 at a cost of $36,400, followed by a related electrical modification in September 2024. Historical improvements include a 2014 documentation of previous seismic work, garage door closure work in 1991, and structural support revisions in 1987. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with three violations noted in 2023 alone - including a November 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements, an August 2023 sprinkler issue, and a January 2019 extinguishers violation, though most were promptly corrected. Historical fire-related violations from 2005-2012 involved fire escape maintenance and fire proofing requirements, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The property has maintained an active record of compliance with building codes and safety requirements, though it has experienced some recent fire safety concerns that required attention. In addition to safety upgrades, the building's maintenance history includes various routine repairs such as reroofing in 1999 and a new fire alarm system installation in 1998. The building has generated several service calls in recent years, primarily related to general maintenance issues and parking concerns, with the most notable recent incidents involving garbage and debris removal (December 2024) and illegal parking (February 2024). While the property has faced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems, the ownership has generally responded to violations and completed necessary upgrades to maintain compliance with current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 190 Alhambra 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

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
26thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 731 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

190 Alhambra St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Aug 01
Alarm Systems
No Merit

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