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3237 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0482004 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 3237 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 1925
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0482004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Moscone Travis John
Mailing address
219 Highland Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
101797

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 3237 Octavia Street in the Marina district, owned by Travis John Moscone, was constructed in 1925 and features two stories. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with major renovation work currently ongoing as of 2023, including electrical work and bathroom/kitchen remodels in units 1 and 2, with revisions to also include work in unit 3. Notable maintenance work includes the 2019 replacement of a 50-gallon water heater, a trenchless sewer replacement completed in 2017, and the installation of 20 vinyl windows in 1999. The building had several violations in 2002 related to fire safety, including issues with smoke detectors, egress obstructions, and fire extinguishers, though all were promptly abated by July 2002. More recent complaints included backflow device issues in 2014 that were resolved in early 2015.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with multiple routine inspections occurring in the 1990s and 2000s. Recent plumbing work includes a bathroom remodel in 2023, though that permit has since expired, and ongoing electrical work related to the current renovations. The building has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's structural or safety conditions. The most recent building permit activity and maintenance work suggests ongoing investment in the property's upkeep, with particular attention to modernizing unit amenities and addressing infrastructure needs.

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Risk rating

How 3237 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
55th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 445 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 69.4%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 9.6%
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

3237 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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