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2285 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0927027 12 units · 3 fl · 1929

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
Above average
avg 1.1
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2285 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 1929
2 or more units
12 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 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area11,424 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0927027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Litke Jeffrey Ttee 3490 California St Ste 206 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 10, 2010

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Initial analysis

2285 Bay Street is a 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, built in 1929 and currently owned by Jeffrey Litke Revocable Trust. The building has faced ongoing compliance issues with San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, currently classified as Non-Compliant in Tier 4, though previous violations from 2019 were abated in 2020 through seismic retrofit work valued at $65,000. Recent significant safety upgrades include a fire alarm system replacement completed in 2020-2021 costing $7,000, with multiple fire safety complaints being addressed including exit maintenance issues in 2024 and 2018, with all conditions corrected.

The property has a history of maintenance and safety compliance challenges, including a cluster of building violations in 2001 related to interior surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors), fire escape maintenance, and sanitation. These issues, along with exterior paint problems noted in 2017, were officially abated in March 2020. The building underwent interior improvements in 2007, including kitchen and bathroom renovations in unit #10, totaling approximately $35,000, along with various electrical and plumbing upgrades. Recent activity shows attention to building systems and infrastructure, though current Soft Story Non-Compliance status remains a notable concern. The property has experienced multiple parking-related issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by numerous citations in 2023, though these are outside the building's direct maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2285 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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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

2285 Bay St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 09
Date last observed: 07-feb-26; time last observed: 3:10pm; floor: 4; unit: 9; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: ongoing mold concern after maintenance workers responded to water intrusion that caused mold on the plywood under the paint in my bedroom. i reported smelling mold that prompted the search and discovery of the source of the mold, being a crack on the exterior of the window on the right side. the crack was sealed and the wall was supposedly cleaned, spackled and painted but i can still smell mold. my concern is that the mold was only removed on the surface, not at the source, and that it's making my cat sick.;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 20
Garbage and debris

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