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2472-2474 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0635010 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2472-2474 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
FILLMR
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,879 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0635010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hoffman Jeffrey A Trustee 2472-2474 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
December 14, 2011

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2472 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2474 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 2472-2474 California Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Jeffrey A Hoffman Living Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, between 2011 and 2013, the property underwent substantial work including foundation reinforcement, extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, and the addition of a roof deck with stair penthouse. The 2012 renovation included demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls with the installation of fire-rated windows, while 2013 saw comprehensive updates to plumbing systems, including the installation of a new boiler, water heaters, and radiant heating system. More recently, in 2022, the building's sewer lateral and house trap were replaced, showcasing ongoing maintenance of critical infrastructure.

Recent records from 2024-2025 indicate recurring issues with street cleaning and garbage management in the vicinity of the property, with multiple reports of loose garbage and debris requiring municipal attention. While most of these cleaning issues have been resolved, they represent the only notable concern in the building's recent history. The property underwent a physical inspection in 2011 (report #CC-5784), which prompted various improvements to bring the building into compliance with safety standards. The two-unit condo conversion project, associated with Maria Matsu, has been officially closed, indicating that the building's unit conversion process has been completed according to regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2472-2474 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2472-2474 California St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 27
Garbage and debris
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