Free SF apartment background check

1325-1327 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0472039

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1325-1327 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0472039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fife Andrew
Mailing address
Hardberger Rebecca 1325 Bay St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
102918

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1327 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1325 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1327 A Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1325-1327 Bay Street in the Marina district, built in 1923, has experienced significant permit and violation activity, most notably a current active violation (since April 2017) regarding unauthorized modifications and unit conversions. This active violation alleges that the ground floor area behind the garage was converted into a fourth dwelling unit with improper egress and fire protection, including unpermitted electrical and plumbing work. The building has undergone multiple renovation attempts over the years, including a 2017 permit application to legalize garage drywall installation, heat pump installation, and toilet replacement, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. Previous structural issues were addressed through various permits, including window replacement in 2014 to fix third-floor leaks, rear elevation plywood and siding replacement, and multiple system upgrades such as furnace and water heater relocations in 2008.

The property has experienced several compliance issues, including multiple expired or cancelled permits, such as the 2011 electrical work permit for rewiring all outlets and installation of new fixtures, and a 2011 garage electrical improvements permit. Historical complaints from 2008-2011 indicate concerns about rooftop modifications, unauthorized construction of a spiral stair to a roof deck, and various building systems installation issues. In recent months, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk blockages by scooters, though these are unrelated to building conditions. Planning records indicate attempts to address several property concerns, including illegal short-term rentals and ongoing discussions about the ground floor unit legalization. The building's current owner, Andrew Fife, is associated with the active violation case, which remains unresolved as of the latest available data.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1325-1327 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
50th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 8.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1325-1327 Bay St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1325-1327 Bay St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jul 22
Date last observed: 21-jul-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address numbers are too small can¿t view from the road fronting the property ;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintJul 22
Date last observed: 21-jul-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address numbers are too small can¿t view from the road fronting the property ;

See all 2 events

Full history back to 2025 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1325-1327 Bay St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1325-1327 Bay St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.