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2240 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0922013 21 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.

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 2240 Bay 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
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area16,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0922013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
18 25th Av N San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 05, 1998

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit apartment building at 2240 Bay Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Bernice G Lindstrom, was constructed in 1928 and completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has undergone several significant interior improvements over the past decade, including bathroom upgrades in Unit 105 (2019), kitchen and bathroom renovations in Unit 202 (2015), and multiple electrical and plumbing upgrades across various units. The building experienced multiple violations in 2016 related to fire safety, security, and building maintenance, including issues with self-closing doors, fire sprinklers, weatherproofing, and ceiling damage, all of which were abated by May 2016. Recent fire safety concerns have emerged, with a violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though a prior alarm system violation from 2019 was corrected. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including a new steam heating boiler installation in 2014 and various unit remodels between 2010-2019.

The property has experienced periodic challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking and sidewalk parking between 2019 and 2023. Several routine housing inspections have taken place over the years, with the most recent occurring in 2016 addressing multiple safety and maintenance issues. Historical complaints from 1998-1999 indicate past concerns about construction noise and heating system inadequacies, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's permit history shows consistent attention to maintenance and modernization, with most recent work including street space permits and various unit-specific upgrades. The property's documented history demonstrates ongoing investment in maintenance and improvements, with most recent permits showing attention to both unit-specific and building-wide systems.

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Risk rating

How 2240 Bay 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
13thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 860 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 57%
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

2240 Bay St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 29
Alarm Systems

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