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3155 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0495001 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3155 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 1926
2 or more units
15 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.

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 1926
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0495001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1590 Granada Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
July 21, 1998

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3155 Octavia Street in the Marina neighborhood, currently under the ownership of Obrien Family Trust, has a documented history spanning over two decades since its construction in 1926. The most recent significant safety upgrade occurred in late 2023, when the building completed installation of low frequency sounders in sleeping areas as part of a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Department Code requirements, at a cost of approximately $15,569. The building underwent mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2016, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety regulations. Several major unit improvements have been executed over the years, particularly in Unit #16, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2010 with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling around $10,000.

The property has maintained regular housing inspections in 1996, 1999, and 2007, with no active violations recorded. While recent months have seen multiple reports of driveway blocking (seven incidents between April and October 2024) and some sanitation issues near the property, these external matters appear not to directly impact building safety or habitability. A minor sprinkler/standpipe system complaint was filed in July 2024 but was found to have no merit. The building's maintenance record shows consistent compliance with building codes, including historical improvements to individual units, such as multiple studio apartment remodels in the late '90s and 2000s, and various system upgrades reflecting modern safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3155 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
20thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Property class (A15)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3155 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Electrical PermitFeb 18
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors.

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