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2235-2237 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0927034 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
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 2235-2237 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 1927
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0927034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Churton David J & Signe H
Mailing address
2235 Bay St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
051420

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2237 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2235 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2235-2237 Bay Street in the Marina district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1927, currently owned by David and Signe Churton. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates in recent years, most notably in 2021 when work was completed to address requirements from physical inspection report #CC-8500, including plumbing and electrical improvements costing approximately $4,000. The building received a new roof in 2010 at a cost of $16,435, and earlier structural work was performed in 1990 with the installation of anchor bolts and plywood sheathing to the basement wall, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in recent years, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking violations, though some cases were unable to be resolved due to officer inability to locate the offending vehicle or invalid complaint submissions. A construction-related sidewalk blockage occurred in July 2024 involving construction equipment that was promptly resolved within a few days. The most recent building permit activity was in 2018 for street space usage. The property underwent a condo conversion process, which was approved and closed in planning records, indicating a transition from multi-family to condominium ownership structure. The duplex's age and location suggest it has experienced typical urban maintenance needs over the years, with the most recent significant infrastructure work focusing on addressing compliance requirements rather than major renovations.

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Risk rating

How 2235-2237 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
57th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 425 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.7%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 4.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2235-2237 Bay St event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Aug 18
To comply with physical inspection report #cc-8500
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 05
Work category: 1p; to comply with physical inspection report #cc-8500 ( plumbing report)

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