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1245 California St

Downtown, SF 94109 0252021 48 units · 6 fl · 1924

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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1245 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 1924
2 or more units
48 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
Units48
Floors6
Year built1924
Total area30,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0252021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Opmc 1245 California Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 31376 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
031898

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Initial analysis

The six-story, 48-unit multi-family residential building at 1245 California Street, built in 1924 and currently owned by Opmc 1245 California Llc, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several challenges over recent years. Most recently, there is an open violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Between 2022-2023, the building underwent significant plumbing upgrades, including the replacement of storage tanks, water service infrastructure, and a water heater. The property has a documented history of unit renovations, particularly from 2003-2010, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, including cabinet, tile, and plumbing fixture replacements, along with electrical system improvements.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety and maintenance issues, with multiple fire alarm system violations between 2013-2023 (most recently in February 2023), and sprinkler system concerns. Historical violations from 2000-2002 included issues with hallway door closures, garage sprinkler systems, and various maintenance problems such as flooring and window concerns. Recent tenant complaints from 2022-2020 have noted heating system irregularities and concerns about wall soundproofing between units. The property has maintained regular upkeep of common systems, as evidenced by the systematic unit upgrades and prompt response to maintenance issues, though the recent fire safety violation indicates an ongoing need for vigilance in this area. The building's location in Downtown San Francisco has resulted in typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls for street-related issues, though these are generally not directly related to the building's operations or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1245 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
17th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 372 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.7%
Moderate concern 51.2%
Severe concern 40.1%
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

1245 California St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Dec 09
Date last observed: 08-dec-25; time last observed: 1:30 pm; identity of person performing the work: n/a; floor: 6; unit: 601; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: daytime temperatures in my unit are typically between 58-62 f from late morning through the afternoon in the main living area. oberlian management refuses to run the heat outside of a 13-hour period at night, and tenants have no ability to control the temperature. if possible, could the inspector come between 11:00 a.m.¿2:30 p.m. on tuesday or 10:00 a.m.¿2:30 p.m. on wednesday, when i¿ll be home?;
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