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320-324 El Camino Del Mar

Sea Cliff, SF 94121 1305010 7 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 Sea Cliff — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sea Cliff average of 0.8.

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 320-324 El Camino Del Mar 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 1922
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1922
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area9,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1305010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chin Vincent Y & Grace L Tr 2 Mclaren Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 25, 2018

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320 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
322 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
324 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 320-324 El Camino Del Mar in Sea Cliff, owned by Nrs Revoc Trust, has undergone significant recent maintenance and improvements since 2015. Major works included comprehensive unit renovations in 2015-2016, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (including units 2 and 3), electrical rewiring, and plumbing upgrades. The building has completed its mandatory Soft Story seismic retrofit work as a Tier 3 building. More recent concerns center around recurring water-related issues, with active complaints about faulty windows and mold (2019 complaint still open as of 2024), along with a recent 2024 complaint about persistent mold problems. The building has experienced several plumbing challenges, including sewer-related issues in late 2024 as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these were addressed promptly according to follow-up reports. Historical maintenance includes a 2016 moisture mitigation project on the building's west side, and the property has generally maintained its systems, including a boiler replacement in 2008 and a sewer replacement in 2019.

The building has had several regulatory interactions that required attention, including a 2018 violation regarding lead-based paint disturbance, various fire safety concerns (such as alarm system and fire extinguisher maintenance in 2015-2018), and multiple 311 complaints related to sewage issues in late 2024. While most past violations have been resolved, recent sewer discharge incidents and mold complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly relating to water intrusion and building envelope performance. The property has a history of false alarms and system malfunctions related to fire safety systems, though these typically resulted in no injuries or significant incidents. Two tenant buyouts were recorded at the address in 2019, totaling $20,000 in compensation.

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Risk rating

How 320-324 El Camino Del Mar'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
0thpercentile

Out of 20 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
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

320-324 El Camino Del Mar event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Sep 23
Tenant has advised owner and they send someone with a toothbrush, wearing gloves and mask, to clean the window. the mold comes back every year at this time of year. has been going on for 4 years. this last year, during a heavy rain, a bubble developed in the wall.
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