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3145 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0495001A 15 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3145 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
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 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0495001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Properties 2000 Inc 1517 N Point St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
080714

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Initial analysis

3145 Octavia Street is a historic 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by 3145 Octavia Street LLC. The property has undergone significant safety improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory Soft Story Retrofit in 2016 which included the installation of steel moment frames and anchoring to the foundation. In 2024, the building received an upgrade to its fire alarm system to meet current safety standards, with work completed under building permit #202409130681 costing $31,900. The building has a history of unit improvements from 2012-2013, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 12 and 16, along with plumbing upgrades and electrical work.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns over the years that were subsequently addressed. These include a 2016 complaint about brown rusty water from hot faucets, and various fire safety violations in the early 2000s regarding fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, and blocked exits. Recent fire safety inspections (2023) resulted in a violation related to the alarm system, though this has since been abated. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both unit-specific improvements and building-wide safety requirements, including a lateral sewer replacement in 2013 and multiple street space permits. While the building has faced various violations and complaints over the years, the records indicate that these issues were addressed and abated, with the most recent work focusing on modernizing safety systems to comply with current San Francisco Building Code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3145 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
19th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 800 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

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 33.2%
Moderate concern 31.1%
Severe concern 35.7%
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

3145 Octavia St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 26
Date last observed: 26-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address identification does not contrast with it’s background in violation of the code;
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