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2190 Beach St

Marina, SF 94123 0914003B 21 units · 3 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 2190 Beach 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 1927
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1927
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area14,118 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0914003B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1233 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 23, 2011

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2190 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Gruber Family Partners, has undergone substantial recent improvements and faced some regulatory challenges. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades since 2018, with recent significant work including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 306 completed in September 2024 ($45,000), an upgrade to the fire alarm system completed in late 2023 ($45,710) to improve safety compliance, and roofing work from 2022 ($68,000). The building has been proactive in unit improvements, with documented renovations to multiple apartments between 2018 and 2024, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, appliance upgrades, and electrical system improvements.

Recent fire safety issues have been addressed, with the most recent violation concerning sleeping area requirements from December 2023 being marked as abated. The building's fire alarm system received a major upgrade in 2023 to comply with current safety standards. Historical complaints from 2006 and 2010 regarding fire escape maintenance and boiler permits were resolved and abated several years ago. The property has experienced a small number of fire-related incidents, primarily consisting of false alarms or system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries recorded. Recent 311 calls and complaints from 2024-2023 have primarily been related to street cleaning and sidewalk issues, which were addressed by relevant city agencies.

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Risk rating

How 2190 Beach 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
8thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 909 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
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

2190 Beach St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 13
Unit #306: remodel kitchen in kind - remove and replace kitchen cabinet, replace kitchen appliances, new floor and countertop. replace bathroom vanity and faucet in kind. no change to floor layout. no change to wall layout. no structural work.
$30,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 13
Install dishwasher. range, garbage disposal & dishwasher machine

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