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1275 California St

Downtown, SF 94109 0252018 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1275 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 1911
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 built1911
Total area4,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0252018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Yee Sen Ttee 1139 Junewood Dr Lodi CA 95242
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1275 California Street, owned by Yee Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1911 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (with a revision in 2017) at a cost of $52,000, which has been designated as Tier 3 - Work Complete with CFC Issued. Recent maintenance includes windows trim and siding repairs in 2022 ($10,300), and a unit 4 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020 ($38,000) with associated electrical work. The building's safety systems received attention in 2018 when multiple violations were recorded regarding carbon monoxide alarms, security features, and gas meter instructions, though all were promptly abated within the same month.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2011 ($32,000) and various unit-specific improvements, such as a wall heater replacement in Unit 1 (2015). While there have been several 311 calls regarding street cleaning and graffiti between 2017-2023, these primarily concerned external building issues rather than interior conditions. The property experienced a bed bug infestation in 2010, which was addressed through proper channels. Fire incident records show no significant events, with the most serious being a contained cooking fire and a few false alarms, none resulting in civilian injuries or property damage. Recent building permits and completed projects demonstrate ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with the most recent significant work focusing on exterior maintenance and unit improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1275 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
87th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 58 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.5%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 60.8%
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

1275 California St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 15
Work category: 5p; small commercial kitchen, restroom renovation and new water heater
Canceled
311 RequestJan 30
Garbage and debris

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