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2572 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0634012

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2572 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 1900
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1900
Total area3,722 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0634012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grace Wong Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Steven Ching Ttee 1818 Green St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
082819

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Initial analysis

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2572 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Grace Wong Revoc Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations over the years. Most notably, during 2020-2021, multiple units (1, 2, and 4) received substantial improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and new flooring, with related building permits totaling over $104,000. The building has experienced some maintenance issues, particularly related to dry rot, with repairs documented in 2008 for both a deck and a corner of the building, though one deck repair permit expired without completion. Historical records show various improvements including window replacements in 1997, reroofing in 1989, and a code compliance update in 1990.

The property has had violations and complaints that were addressed promptly; in 2002, multiple fire safety and plumbing/electrical violations were resolved within approximately two months. A construction complaint from 2014 and a routine safety inspection from 2013 were both marked as not active. Recent maintenance issues have been primarily limited to sewer vent cover problems, with documented cases in 2012 and 2021, both of which were resolved. The building's only recorded fire-related incident was a smoke detector activation with no injuries reported. The property's recent history (2019-2023) shows regular maintenance and upgrades, with no current active violations or complaints, suggesting proper management attention to building upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 2572 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
97th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Property class

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects. This code is grouped with other less-common classes.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.4%
Moderate concern 9.2%
Severe concern 1.4%
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

2572 California St event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Mar 22
Kitchen and bathroom remodel. install subpanel.
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 22
Upgrade electrical in bedroom and living room. no kitchen and bathroom work. rough approved per permit ew202008259917. install new meter for unit 2.

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