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2590-2592 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0634015 7 units · 3 fl · 1882

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 2590-2592 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 1882
2 or more units
7 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 1882
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1882
Total area4,843 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0634015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1592 Union St # 473 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
021021

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2004 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2592 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2590 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2002 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This two-story Victorian apartment building, constructed in 1882 and containing 5 units, has undergone significant changes and faced multiple challenges over recent years. The property, currently owned by 2002 Pierce LLC, underwent substantial improvements between 2018-2020, including the addition of two new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - a 434-square-foot studio and a 795-square-foot 1-bedroom unit - along with comprehensive fire safety system upgrades. These upgrades included the installation of a new 200-amp service with meters for the ADUs, fire sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and a complete fire alarm system replacement.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, most notably in 2016 when multiple violations were recorded regarding structural maintenance, fire safety, and occupancy issues, though all were abated by April 2017. Two significant plumbing-related incidents occurred in 2020-2024, including work on water lines and concerns about improperly installed water service. Recent maintenance records from 2024 indicate completion of new water line installation and unresolved issues with curb ramps. While there have been no recent building code violations since 2016, the property has experienced periodic issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025. Fire safety systems have periodically required attention, with the most recent alarm systems complaint being resolved in October 2024. The building's historical context includes past concerns about unauthorized short-term rentals and occupancy violations, though these issues appear to have been resolved following ownership changes in 2017.

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Risk rating

How 2590-2592 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
40th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 578 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.9%
Moderate concern 27.9%
Severe concern 9.3%
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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2590-2592 California St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 25
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestApr 06
Garbage and debris

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