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1430 California St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0249009 14 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1430 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 1925
2 or more units
14 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.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0249009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rodriguez Enrique A
Mailing address
400 Treat Ave Ste 2h San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

1430 California Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 and owned by Enrique A Rodriguez. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023-2024, which cost approximately $78,500 and was required to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety standards. Other major improvements include a new steam heating boiler installation in 2017, complete reroofing in 2018, and significant plumbing upgrades completed in December 2023 involving replacing old galvanized piping with copper throughout various building areas.

The building has experienced multiple compliance and maintenance issues, particularly in the 2023-2024 period, including violations related to fire safety systems (alarm system maintenance), lead paint safety notifications, and various building maintenance requirements. A comprehensive General Maintenance complaint filed in May 2024 resulted in the identification of several issues, including problems with fire escape ladders, weatherproofing, fireproofing materials, and interior wall conditions, though these violations were abated by July 2024. Historical issues include a leak complaint in 2020 and various maintenance concerns dating back to the 1990s, including heating system problems and unit configuration disputes. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as documented in multiple 311 calls for street cleaning and maintenance issues, though these are external to the building itself. While the property has had various violations and complaints over the years, the recent completion of significant safety improvements and abatement of most current violations suggests active management of the building's maintenance and compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1430 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
14th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 968 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.1%
Moderate concern 67.2%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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The story over time

1430 California St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestMay 29
311 service request

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