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2157-2161 Beach St

Marina, SF 94123 0919007 3 units · 2 fl · 1929

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 2157-2161 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 1929
2 or more units
3 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 1929
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1929
Total area4,766 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0919007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fowler Dina M Ttee 103 Dominga Ave Fairfax CA 94930
Last sale

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Included addresses

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2161 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2157 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2159 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 2157-2161 Beach Street in the Marina neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1929 and currently owned by the Dina M Fowler Revoc Tr. The building has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including an addition at the rear completed in 1986, earthquake improvements with a steel beam installation in 1990, dryrot repairs in 1989, and a patio door replacement in 2011. However, there are notable active safety compliance issues as of 2016 that remain unresolved, including missing fire extinguishers, lack of carbon monoxide/smoke alarm affidavits, and incomplete fire proofing work. A previous routine inspection in 2006 had identified similar safety concerns that were resolved, indicating recurring maintenance compliance challenges.

Recent municipal service records from 2022 to 2024 show multiple instances of street cleaning needs, parking enforcement requests, and waste management services in the vicinity, though these external issues are generally not related to the building's condition. Of particular note, there was a fire safety inspection in late 2022 regarding blocked exits, which was reportedly corrected by December 6, 2022. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety improvements, but the presence of unresolved violations from 2016 suggests some ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges. An earlier permit from 1998 for reroofing work is classified as expired, and previous major repairs including steps repair were completed in 1990.

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Risk rating

How 2157-2161 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
69thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2157-2161 Beach St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Mar 17
Solar permit: installing 30 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 13.2 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 2 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet | revision to e202511056902
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