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3140 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0496015A 7 units · 4 fl · 1926

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
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3140 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
7 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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area6,204 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Berven Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Berven Sigurd H & Alexandra 64 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060920

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Initial analysis

3140 Octavia Street is a 7-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently managed by Berven Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations over recent years, including the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in 2019, during which new fire safety systems were installed including a fire alarm system and sprinklers. In 2021, substantial unit improvements were completed in Units 3 and 4, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and the installation of individual heating systems. The building has a completed Soft Story retrofit (Tier 3) demonstrating seismic safety compliance.

Recent concerns have emerged regarding the building's exterior maintenance and resident comfort. As of September 2024, there is an active permit to address blistering and peeling paint, dry rot repairs, and associated lead abatement requirements. Building history includes multiple routine inspections and some historical violations from 2002-2007 regarding various safety and maintenance issues (including fire safety concerns) that were subsequently resolved. In 2022, there were complaints about excessive construction noise and safety concerns during renovation work, though these issues appear to have been addressed. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to individual units and common systems, though the recent exterior paint issues suggest ongoing maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3140 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
32th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 672 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.5%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 36.9%
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

3140 Octavia St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Dec 03
Date last observed: 02-dec-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address not visible from road and doesn’t contrast with it’s background in violation of the code ;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitJul 01
Re roofing: tear off existing roofing. install 1 layer of underlayment paper, install 1 layer of modified bitumen. (hot work).

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