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15 Cervantes Blvd

Marina, SF 94123 0467A050 18 units · 3 fl · 1959

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 15 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 1959
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.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area19,986 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0467A050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cervantes Property Llc
Mailing address
2228 Bay St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
122712

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Initial analysis

15 Cervantes Blvd is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by Cervantes Property LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing approximately $50,000, and previous fire alarm system improvements in 2018 that involved replacing smoke detectors and control panels. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with violations documented in December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, and in February 2022 concerning combustible materials and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these have since been addressed and abated. The most recent major unit improvement was completed in 2019 (Unit 306), featuring extensive kitchen and bathroom renovations.

The building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions, but no civilian injuries have been reported in any fire incidents. Historical data shows earlier fire safety violations from 2001-2006, including issues with the central alarm system and fire escape conditions, which were resolved. Recent exterior maintenance concerns have been focused on the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 reporting illegal postings, graffiti, and debris on public spaces near the property. Two new water heating systems were installed in 2017, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure improvements. The building's documented history shows consistent attention to maintenance and code compliance, particularly regarding fire safety systems, though some periodic violations and maintenance issues have occurred.

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Risk rating

How 15 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
18th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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 severity forecast
No violation 37.0%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 43.7%
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

15 Cervantes Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 07
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 06
Sidewalk defect

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