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3124 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0496014 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3124 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 1928
2 or more units
12 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 1928
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 built1928
Total area8,871 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2120 Market St Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
March 29, 2011

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 3124 Octavia Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Del-camp Investments Inc. and constructed in 1928, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $70,000, enhancing its seismic safety. Recent fire safety upgrades include the installation of new notification appliances in 2022 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with an additional fire alarm system modification in 2022 that added low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system maintenance requirements, with several violations and complaints between 2021 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinklers/standpipe systems, and extinguishers, though most have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit."

Recent interior improvements include significant unit renovations, such as the comprehensive remodeling of Unit 203 in late 2021 (costing $38,000) which included updated wiring, new lighting fixtures, and bathroom modifications, and similar renovations in Unit 104 in 2019. Historical records show the building has been maintained with various upgrades including window replacements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and repairs of dry rot issues in 2011. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple complaints about fire escape systems in the early 2000s and some recent graffiti incidents in 2023-2024. A routine 2021 inspection resulted in various fire system-related citations, including a sprinkler service violation that was later abated. The building has a documented history of housing inspections, with all violations having been closed, and underwent necessary repairs following a fire incident in apartment 106 in 1992. Regular maintenance and upgrades, particularly focused on life safety systems, suggest responsive management of the property's needs, though residents should be aware of the recurring nature of fire system-related maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3124 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
38thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 613 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2024
311 Request Apr 26
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