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3320 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0472022 16 units · 4 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3320 Octavia 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 1927
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area14,405 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0472022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
October 03, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story apartment building at 3320 Octavia St in the Marina neighborhood, owned by SF Multifamily III Property, has undergone significant renovations since 2018, including the conversion of garage and storage spaces into four additional dwelling units on the first floor. Major improvements include comprehensive updates to multiple units (6, 7, 11, and 12) between 2018-2021, featuring new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and modern appliances. The building completed a critical fire safety upgrade in 2019 with the installation of a new fire alarm system and sprinklers throughout, though there were previous violations regarding boiler permits between 2016-2019 that were eventually resolved by November 2019. A notable external issue was documented in December 2020 regarding paint deterioration on the building's side, and more recent concerns emerged in early 2024 with a sleeping area requirement violation. Between 2023-2024, the building experienced multiple fire alarm system activations, though none resulted in actual fires or injuries. The property's soft-story retrofit has been completed and certified, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily concerned abandoned furniture and debris on the property, suggesting ongoing maintenance or waste management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 3320 Octavia 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
20thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

3320 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 03
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
311 RequestMar 30
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