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1230-1232 Cortland Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5686001 3 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1230-1232 Cortland Ave 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5686001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marvin Banks 2020 Revoc Tru
Mailing address
Banks Marvin Trustee 140 Bonview St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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1230 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1232 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1230-1232 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights, built in 1928, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues over the past few years. In 2021-2022, substantial improvements were made including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, electrical system upgrades (200-amp service), and the conversion from gas to electric water heating, though these modifications were preceded by a March 2021 notice of violation regarding unpermitted work in the rear yard. The property has maintained active upkeep of its systems, including recent plumbing and electrical work completed in May 2024 related to water heating and ventilation systems.

Historical records show the building has experienced notable events including a fire incident in 1985, a main sewer line replacement in 2009, and various routine inspections revealing safety compliance issues that were subsequently resolved, such as the installation of smoke detectors and proper fire extinguisher maintenance in 2001. More recent concerns include two complaints: one in 2023 regarding late-night construction noise in a ground-floor unit, and another in 2021 about alleged unauthorized commercial activity and permit violations in the rear yard area. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including sidewalk repairs (2002), and the property has been subject to periodic inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 to 2008, all of which were resolved. Recent service requests from 2020-2024 primarily relate to external maintenance issues such as street cleaning, sidewalk repair, and tree maintenance, reflecting standard urban property maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 1230-1232 Cortland Ave'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
27th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 931 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.3%
Moderate concern 34.2%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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1230-1232 Cortland Ave event timeline

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