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2250 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0922015 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 2250 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
Blocklot0922015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3520 Broderick St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
January 11, 2005

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 2250 Bay Street, owned by 2250 Bay St LLC, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1928 that has undergone several significant safety-related upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in early 2024 costing over $47,000, including a new fire panel and updated devices to comply with current fire code requirements. The building has a history of fire safety compliance issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2015 and 2024 related to extinguishers, alarm systems, and sleeping area requirements, though most were promptly addressed or abated.

The building's seismic safety was addressed through a garage level and first floor upgrade completed in 1990, and there were several kitchen cabinet replacements between 1986-1995, though some related permits expired without completion. A notable cluster of fire safety violations occurred between 2023-2024, including issues with emergency lighting, sleeping area requirements, and fire system maintenance, though these have all been abated. The building experienced a building fire (classified as "111 Building fire") with no civilian injuries, and there have been recurring issues with fire escape maintenance and smoke detector systems. Regular routine inspections have been conducted over the years, with the most recent significant inspections occurring in 2016 and 2014 related to fire safety and soft story retrofit compliance. While parking violations and driveway blocking issues have been reported frequently (as evidenced by recent 311 calls), these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2250 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
15thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 840 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
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

2250 Bay St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Jul 02
Uncategorized Complaint
Violation Issued
Building PermitJan 04
Upgrade extg fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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