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3154-3160 Octavia St

Marina, SF 94123 0496015C 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 3154-3160 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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 1924
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0496015C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
220 Jackson St 3rd Flr San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
August 29, 2022

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3158 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3156 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3154 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3160 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3154-3160 Octavia Street property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Marina neighborhood, built in 1924 and currently owned by Octavia Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent major work being the replacement of the house trap in the sidewalk in January 2021. Between 2008-2009, substantial improvements were made to unit 3156, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with an emphasis on high-efficiency lighting, along with the replacement of 20 windows throughout the building. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints about paint conditions, with issues documented in 2002, 2007, and 2011 regarding fire violations, lead paint concerns, and general deterioration. A notable recent concern was filed in April 2020 regarding unpermitted painting work without proper scaffolding, though this complaint is now inactive. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to improvements and code compliance, though some older violations from 2002 related to fire safety and lead paint were documented. Currently, there have been multiple 311 calls (between October 2024 and January 2025) regarding street-level issues such as garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself. There is also an active proposal for a fourth-story vertical addition to the existing structure, currently in the project review stage as of 2023.

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Risk rating

How 3154-3160 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 771 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

3154-3160 Octavia St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 17
Date last observed: 16-jul-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; other housing; ; additional information: on the chestnut frontage, there is wood rot/deterioration on exterior window frame on left most side of the building on street level ;
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