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2153-2157 Bay St

Marina, SF 94123 0928026 3 units · 2 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2153-2157 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,396 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0928026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lewis Bonnie Moscone Succ-t 2153 Bay St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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2155 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2157 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2153 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2153-2157 Bay Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Moscone Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1928 and consists of two stories. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent notable work being a comprehensive electrical upgrade completed in 2022 that included replacing a 100-amp main electrical service with two meter electric service and swapping fuse panels for breaker panels with proper grounding and bonding. The building has a documented history of addressing structural issues, particularly regarding exterior elements, with repairs to dry rot in the rear deck and back stairway structure completed in 2010-2011. Additional maintenance work includes the installation of four windows in 1999 and roofing work performed in 1996, though the roofing permit expired without confirmation of completion date.

The building's history shows regular compliance with housing inspections, with routine inspections recorded in 2000, 2009, and 2014, though none of these inspections are currently active. More recently, there have been multiple parking-related issues documented through 311 calls in 2024, including several instances of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the vehicles in question. The property experienced one recorded fire safety incident involving a smoke detector activation with no fire or injuries, though the date of this incident is not specified in the records. While the building has had its share of maintenance needs, particularly regarding exterior structures, the property appears to be actively maintained with recent major system upgrades and regular response to repairs as needed.

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Risk rating

How 2153-2157 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
48thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 514 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2153-2157 Bay St event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 20
Blocking driveway cite only
White - Chevy Malibu - 9FIF180

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