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1351 California St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251035 12 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1351 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
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 built1914
Total area9,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chandler Jean Li Won
Mailing address
925 Via Casitas Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

1351 California Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Chandler Jean Li Won. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 costing approximately $34,720 to comply with current fire codes, and the completion of soft-story retrofit work in 2016 under the San Francisco ordinance requiring seismic upgrades for vulnerable buildings. The property has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, including repairs to exterior drainage pipes in 2018, back stairwell repairs, and improvements to security features such as a new sensor light fixture added to the backyard area.

The building has been subject to regular housing inspections and safety compliance requirements over the years, with the most recent violations in 2024 related to fire safety equipment, including the alarm system and extinguishers, which were subsequently abated. Historical issues included a 2016 incident involving blocked exits and hoarding (though access to the building was limited), and a 2010 routine inspection identified several security and maintenance concerns that required attention. The property has experienced minor fire-related incidents, including a contained cooking fire, and has maintained compliance with various safety requirements, including a new steam boiler installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 primarily relate to parking enforcement issues outside the property, which are being addressed through normal municipal channels.

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Risk rating

How 1351 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
63th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 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.

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 14.1%
Moderate concern 50.8%
Severe concern 35.1%
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

1351 California St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 10
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 10
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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