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3218 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0481023 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 3218 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0481023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Norma Bennardo 2009 Revoc L
Mailing address
Bennardo Norma Trustee 3218 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3218 Octavia Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923 and currently owned by the Norma Bennardo 2009 Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a comprehensive window upgrade in 2014 that replaced aluminum single-pane windows with Marvin clad double-hung wood windows with low-E coatings on both front and rear facades, representing a $20,000 investment in energy efficiency. Additional major renovations include the replacement of two furnaces and installation of new heating pipes in 2007, a kitchen remodel in 1994, and historical structural improvements such as foundation upgrades in 1991 and dry rot repair in 1990. The building has required multiple street space permits between 2015 and 2019, suggesting ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure.

Recent concerns primarily relate to parking enforcement issues, with six documented cases of driveway blocking between 2020 and 2024, three of which resulted in citations. The property has also experienced some routine urban infrastructure issues, including pavement defects in 2020 and instances of illegal postings, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. All building and planning permits indicate proper adherence to regulations, with the most recent major improvement being the complete replacement of street-facing windows. The structure appears to be well-maintained based on the available permit history, with regular updates to major systems and compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 3218 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

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
61th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.6%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 9.2%
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

3218 Octavia St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Apr 11
Blocking driveway cite only
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