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2290 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0928019 18 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 2290 Francisco 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
18 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 1927
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area12,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0928019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Blaine H Terrence & Margare 4370 Alpine Rd #201 Portola Valley CA 94028
Last sale
—

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit multi-family residential building at 2290 Francisco Street in the Marina neighborhood is a three-story apartment complex built in 1927, currently owned by Blaine 1977 Revoc Tr. The property has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years, including completed soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018 (at a cost of $75,000), comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades in 2022, and various unit renovations. Recent notable improvements include a 2022 remodel of Unit #302 involving bathroom and kitchen upgrades ($30,000), and the installation of new laundry facilities in 2018 with associated electrical and plumbing work ($45,000). The building has maintained reasonable safety standards, with multiple fire code violations and fire complaints from 2014-2023 being promptly corrected, including recent issues with fire extinguishers and alarm systems in early 2023.

Historical records show the building experienced several heating system-related complaints in the early 2000s, with tenants reporting inadequate heat and radiator issues, though these appear to have been addressed by December 2006. More recent maintenance history shows consistent investment in property improvements, including multiple unit renovations, boiler replacements, and electrical system upgrades. The building was documented as having completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 4) and received a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as garbage/debris and sidewalk conditions, which fall outside the property management's direct control. While the building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions over the years, these incidents have not resulted in any civilian injuries, suggesting proper emergency response procedures are in place.

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Risk rating

How 2290 Francisco 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

2290 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestMay 14
Sidewalk defect

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