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195 Alhambra St

Marina, SF 94123 0466A029 12 units · 3 fl · 1931

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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 195 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 1931
2 or more units
12 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 1931
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area15,024 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0466A029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P O Box 2337 San Anselmo CA 94979
Last sale
October 31, 2019

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 195 Alhambra Street in the Marina district, built in 1931 and owned by Pappas Peter B A & Sophie, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Major infrastructure upgrades include the installation of a private elevator with a one-hour rated shaft for Unit #3 in 2007 ($37,500), voluntary seismic strengthening of the front brick wall at the garage level in 2010 ($15,000), and most recently, a comprehensive hot water system upgrade in 2023 involving the replacement of storage tanks and boiler ($199,000). The building has experienced several permit and compliance issues, particularly related to its boiler systems, with violations noted in 2020 regarding unpermitted operation of two boilers, though these were abated within weeks of being cited.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including various unit-specific renovations (e.g., Unit #2 electrical and appliance upgrades in 2006, dry rot repair to a bay window in 2006, and kitchen renovations in 2005). Multiple street space permits have been issued over the years, and several fire safety concerns have been addressed, including an alarm system violation in 2017 and a 2006 alarm system issue that took several years to resolve. The building's fire escape system has been a focus of attention, with violations recorded in 2016 and 2002 regarding maintenance and compliance requirements, though these were addressed and abated. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2023 and 2024, and there was one recent fire safety complaint in 2024 regarding exit maintenance that was promptly corrected.

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Risk rating

How 195 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
1stpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 978 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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195 Alhambra St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 26
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 22
Blocking driveway cite only

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