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1260 California St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0247009 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1260 California 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area14,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0247009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gothelf Family Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Michael J&laurel L Gothelf 115 Country Club Dr Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

This three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located at 1260 California Street in Nob Hill was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by the Gothelf Family Revoc Tr. The building has experienced several significant events over its history, with the most notable being a fire incident in 2006 that caused damage to units 9 and 10 on the third floor and the hallway, though this damage was determined to be non-structural. The building underwent extensive renovations in 2007-2008, including 12 kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, and significant electrical work comprising a complete rewire of all units, installation of a new fire alarm system, and a 400-amp underground service upgrade. In 2013, the fire alarm system received a voluntary upgrade to include a GSM communicator.

The property has faced some safety concerns, most notably in 2007 when unauthorized excavation work led to soil collapse that exposed foundations and caused workplace injuries, resulting in violation notices that were later abated. There was also one recent fire sprinkler complaint in 2024 that was corrected. There have been periodic maintenance issues, including plumbing work in all units, and multiple 311 calls related to garbage debris and encampments in the vicinity. The building underwent routine health and safety inspections in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, and 2017, with no active violations noted. A planning record indicates an expired permit for converting the basement into parking garage space, though this appears to have been reactivated as part of a recent project proposal. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily relate to street cleaning and parking violations in the area surrounding the property, rather than issues with the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1260 California 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

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
9th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1024 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.8%
Moderate concern 38.5%
Severe concern 48.7%
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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1260 California St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Feb 22
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected

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