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1450 California St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0249010 6 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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
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 1450 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 1922
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area6,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0249010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leland Management Trust
Mailing address
Keith L Goodman, Trustee 388 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
092719

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1450 California Street in Nob Hill, owned by Leland Management Trust, was constructed in 1922 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with the new system. The building has seen substantial electrical improvements, including the replacement of six fuse sub-panels and the removal of outdated knob-and-tube wiring in March 2019. A concerning active complaint from September 2022 mentions dilapidated conditions including broken doorbells, deteriorating kitchen and bathroom fixtures, exterior staircases, and peeling paint. The property had a significant cluster of violations in October 2009 related to security, interior surfaces, and safety systems, including concerns about self-closing devices at exterior doors, light wells, water damage, smoke detection systems, seismic bracing for water heaters, and the condition of garage spaces, though these were all officially abated by January 2019.

Historical records show earlier maintenance work including a rooftop replacement in 1996, exterior stucco work and window replacements in 2000, and various interior renovations in 2008-2009. The building has experienced two fire-related incidents recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department—one related to a system malfunction and another involving a contained cooking fire—neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent months have seen multiple reports of garbage and debris in the vicinity of the building, with eight street cleaning-related 311 calls between October and December 2024, though these primarily relate to street conditions rather than building maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1450 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
24th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 855 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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 hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.3%
Moderate concern 69.3%
Severe concern 13.4%
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

1450 California St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 31
Garbage and debris
furniture
DBI ComplaintMay 18
Garbage in between the 1450 and 1454 california st. fire hazard.

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