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1345 California St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251036 8 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1345 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 1960
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area5,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251036
Ownership

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

Owner name
D'Arcy Lvg Tr
Mailing address
D'arcy Michael & Eileen Bar 1345 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
073020

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1345 California Street, owned by D'arcy Lvg Tr, was built in 1960 and has experienced several notable events throughout its history. Most significantly, the property underwent a major renovation in 2014 with a $20,900 reroofing project. In 2017, there were serious concerns about lead paint, with multiple complaints regarding chipping paint both inside and outside the building, though these issues were ultimately resolved. A comprehensive set of violations was documented in March 2010, including multiple fire safety concerns, interior maintenance issues such as mold and mildew, and plumbing safety requirements, all of which were abated by May 2010. More recent maintenance challenges have emerged, particularly in 2023, with multiple reports of graffiti (including at least one instance being classified as offensive) and a documented encampment-related issue near the property.

The building has generally complied with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the resolution of the 2010 fire safety violations, including the fixing of emergency exits and fire alarm system certification. Other historical complaints include a 2004 incident regarding malfunctioning stoves and a 2002 routine inspection. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance and public space concerns rather than internal building issues, though the frequency of graffiti reports in 2023 is notable, with at least five documented instances between March and September 2023. The property's history shows a pattern of addressing violations when cited, with the most recent building permit (reroofing) indicating ongoing property maintenance, though the persistence of graffiti issues in 2023 suggests some challenges with exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1345 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
81th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 85 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

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 40.8%
Moderate concern 30.3%
Severe concern 28.9%
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

1345 California St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 17
Witness test fees for e202601108216
Complete
Building PermitFeb 05
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply w/sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meet 75 db in all sleeping areas

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