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1165 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0474018 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 1165 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1925
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area11,994 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0474018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Joseph P & Mary D Toboni Tr 135 Saint Francis Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
071106

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1165 Bay Street in the Marina district, owned by Toboni Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a seismic retrofit of its ground floor soft story in 2015 (classified as Tier 3 with CFC issued), demonstrating attention to structural safety. Other major maintenance works included a reroofing project in 2007 ($22,000) and electrical system upgrades in 2000, though there were some concerns about unauthorized electrical work in 2001 that prompted multiple inspections.

The building has experienced several safety and maintenance issues over the years, particularly evident in the cluster of violations recorded in September 2000, which included problems with stairs, fire safety systems, heating requirements, and improper fire proofing materials - all of which were subsequently abated by November 2000. Routine inspections conducted over the years have identified various concerns, including multiple fire safety issues between 2015-2018 related to sprinkler systems, extinguishers, and alarm systems, though these were generally resolved promptly. The most recent building complaint from August 2024 describes deteriorated conditions of the exterior tradesman door, while recent 311 calls in 2024 have reported issues with garbage receptacles, rodent infestation, and parking violations near the property. The building's recent maintenance history shows regular inspections and prompt attention to most violations, though there appears to be an ongoing pattern of exterior maintenance issues and some concerns related to waste management and pest control as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1165 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
4th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 948 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 23.5%
Moderate concern 47.4%
Severe concern 29.1%
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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1165 Bay St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 09
Date last observed: 08-jul-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; other housing; ; additional information: anonymous complaint: exterior tradesman door screen is broken posing a potential security risk as this door faces the street. this can be viewed from the public walkway and no access is needed to the property. the door is located on the right side of the building;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 06
311 service request

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