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2614 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0633001F 5 units · 2 fl · 1886

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2614 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 1886
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1886
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1886
Total area2,884 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0633001F
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Luke A Gilligan & Catherine 1819 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 26, 2008

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Initial analysis

The property at 2614 California Street is a 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, originally constructed in 1886. The building underwent significant renovations between 2007 and 2010, including substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades across all units, with particular focus on Units 3 and 4 in 2007-2008. Major improvements included the installation of a new garage and driveway, complete electrical rewiring, plumbing updates for all bathrooms and kitchens, and the addition of central heating systems with gas furnaces. The electrical work was extensive, featuring the installation of new 300-amp service, 6 meters, and comprehensive rewiring of units, garage, and common areas, while plumbing improvements included bathroom and kitchen rough-ins throughout the building and a new catch basin in the garage.

More recent activity at the property has been minimal, with the last major building permit work occurring in 2010. The building has undergone routine housing safety inspections in 1997, 2010, and 2013, with no active violations recorded. Several 311 calls in recent years (2018-2024) have primarily concerned parking issues, including multiple reports of driveway blocking, and one incident of a missing side sewer vent cover in 2021, all of which were resolved through normal enforcement processes. A notable historical permit record from the planning department indicates a proposal for removing 1-2 dwelling units and adding a garage, though this appears to have been removed from consideration, with the final permit status showing "Closed - Informational."

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Risk rating

How 2614 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
76thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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