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200-232 Cardenas Ave

Stonestown, SF 94132 7321001 66 units · 2 fl · 1942

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Stonestown
Above average
avg 14.7
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Stonestown average of 14.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 200-232 Cardenas 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 1942
2 or more units
66 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units66
Floors2
Year built1942
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7321001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Parkmerced Owners Llc
Mailing address
Maximus Real Estate Partner 345 Vidal Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
070215

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

6 Juan Bautista Cir, San Francisco, CA 94132
127 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
125 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
230 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
16 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
4 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
18 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
226 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
232 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
202 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
26 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
115 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
214 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
14 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
114 Gonzalez Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
119 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
200 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
216 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
218 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
131 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
210 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
121 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
8 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
129 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
28 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
228 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
208 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
117 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
212 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
118 Gonzalez Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
24 Gonzalez Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
206 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
6 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
24 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
220 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
10 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
20 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
123 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
8 Juan Bautista Cir, San Francisco, CA 94132
12 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
22 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
103 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
222 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
2 Diaz Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
109 Crespi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
224 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
126 Gonzalez Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
204 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Initial analysis

The 66-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 200-232 Cardenas Ave, owned by Parkmerced Owners LLC, was constructed in 1942 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The most recent major work includes a boiler removal completed in November 2023, though there were prior permit issues regarding the boiler operation in late 2023 that resulted in violations. The building has had consistent roof maintenance, with multiple reroofing projects carried out between 2007 and 2018, totaling over $70,000 in investment. A substantial electrical systems upgrade occurred in 2007-2008, replacing devices, plugs, switches, fixtures, and fuse boxes throughout the building.

The property has faced several serious issues impacting resident safety and comfort in recent years. In 2024, there were violations regarding hoarding and sleeping area requirements, though the hoarding violation was marked as abated in May 2024. A significant complaint in 2016 mentioned concerns about water damage and potential mold, though this appears to have been addressed. The building underwent voluntary seismic upgrades in 2006, indicating attention to structural safety. Historical violations from 2000 required the installation of proper security viewers on unit doors, which were subsequently addressed. Recent maintenance issues have included problems with carport lighting (2024) and a broken window/security concerns (2019). While the building has maintained basic systems through regular upgrades, including plumbing and electrical improvements, the frequency of roof repairs and recent boiler permit issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also experienced three documented fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and there have been some storage-related violations noted in recent inspections.

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Risk rating

How 200-232 Cardenas 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
16th percentile

Out of 31 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.5%
Moderate concern 70.3%
Severe concern 25.3%
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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200-232 Cardenas Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 09
The refrigerator is no longer working and needs to be replaced.
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