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25 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0467A001 18 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 25 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 1927
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 1927
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 built1927
Total area14,694 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0467A001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gaetani Real Estate 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
052898

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 18-unit building at 25 Cervantes Blvd in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1927, has recent undergone an important safety upgrade with the completion of a mandatory fire alarm system modernization in June 2023. This upgrade, which cost $10,000, included the installation of a new fire alarm panel, unit horns, and a wireless radio communicator to comply with state fire marshal requirements. The building has experienced significant service request activity over the past few years, with seven of the last eight 311 service requests in 2026 related to driveway or sidewalk access issues, including three separate reports of driveway blocking incidents and two requests regarding street-side conditions. An unresolved sidewalk defect, reported in July 2026, is notable as it could affect pedestrian safety. Prior to these recent incidents, the building had relatively low service request activity, with only 29 total requests recorded over the past seven years. The property is currently under the management of Brocato Keenan Property Group.

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Risk rating

How 25 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
26th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 731 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 15.5%
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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The story over time

25 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 29
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJul 28
Sidewalk defect

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