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1355 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0472034 14 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 1355 Bay 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
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area15,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0472034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bnv Associates Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 1302 Tiburon CA 94920
Last sale
051419

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 1355 Bay Street, owned by Bnv Associates LLC, is a three-story structure built in 1927 and has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the past decade. Most notably, in 2018, the building received comprehensive fire safety improvements including a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring and the installation of a 2-inch underground fire service. The building's safety features were further enhanced with the installation of NFPA 13 sprinkler systems, upgrading to an intelligent fire alarm panel, and new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Recent maintenance includes a hot water boiler replacement in 2020 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades to support a new ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) installation at the ground floor in 2018-2019.

The property has experienced some historical challenges, particularly in 1999 when there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water, and in 2001 concerning water damage and deck condition. While these issues were resolved, they represent a period of significant maintenance challenges. More recently, in August 2024, a complaint was filed regarding dry rotted wood and peeling paint on the building's front elevations, though this complaint is currently marked as "Not Active." The building has successfully completed its Tier 3 soft story retrofit requirements, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety standards. Recent maintenance records show regular updates to building systems including window replacements and routine inspections, indicating ongoing attention to building upkeep and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1355 Bay 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

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
23th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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 26.2%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 37.3%
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

1355 Bay St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 31
Exterior bldg scaping paint, no notice lead paint disburb, plastic sheeting is not covering the dust, vaccum is not hepa
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJan 22
Paint chips dust everywhere and left old molding on the ground

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