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1400-1412 California St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0249007 37 units · 5 fl · 1914

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
26
FewerMore

This building has 26 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1400-1412 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 1914
2 or more units
37 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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 1914
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
Units37
Floors5
Year built1914
Total area31,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0249007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
September 11, 2018

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Included addresses

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1400 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1412 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1402 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1408 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 5-story multi-family residential building at 1400-1412 California Street, owned by SF Multifamily IV Property, was constructed in 1914 and contains 37 units. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past several years, with major improvements including comprehensive unit renovations in 2019-2020 (upgrading 9 units with new kitchens, bathrooms, and washer/dryer installations) and substantial fire safety system upgrades in 2020-2021, including a new fire alarm control unit and smoke detectors. More recent concerns include multiple plumbing issues, with complaints about leaking pipes in 2024, and a mail delivery problem reported in July 2024 regarding removed mailboxes. The building has experienced recurring elevator problems, with complaints in 2021 and previous violations in 2014 regarding elevator service. The property has also had several fire safety violations, including alarm system maintenance issues in 2018, 2020, and 2022, though these were subsequently abated.

Recent building improvements include AT&T telecom modifications in 2022 and additional upgrades in 2023, showing ongoing investment in building infrastructure. However, there are persistent concerns about the building's plumbing systems, with multiple complaints about leaks and pipe condition in 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with most building codes, though there have been periodic issues requiring attention, particularly regarding fire safety systems and elevator operation. The building's location has generated various 311 calls regarding street conditions and debris, primarily related to external building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1400-1412 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

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
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Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 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
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 95%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1400-1412 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 21
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