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2490 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0635010A 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
Above average
avg 1.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2490 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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 1926
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area6,924 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0635010A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Conner Edward J 27 Maiden Ln Ste 250 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 2490 California Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1926, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past few years. Most notably, in 2022-2023, the building received substantial upgrades to its fire safety systems, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, monitoring modules for sprinkler systems, and an upgraded fire alarm panel to comply with current fire code requirements. The property also faced some maintenance challenges that were promptly addressed, including a December 2022 water intrusion issue that affected multiple areas of the building (entryway, walls, ceiling, and carpeting), which was resolved by February 2023.

The building's maintenance history reveals attention to both preventative and reactive measures, including a recent hot water heater upgrade from 75 to 100 gallons in March 2023, and historical repairs such as dry rot remediation in 1991 and wood sheathing and stud replacement in 1990. While there have been some exterior maintenance concerns in the past (including peeling paint in 1999-2001), and a fire code violation in 2020 related to building owner contact posting requirements and exit/fire escape issues, these matters were addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls in the surrounding area have primarily concerned street-level issues such as graffiti and debris, which are managed by city services and not directly related to building maintenance or safety.

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Risk rating

How 2490 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
34th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.0%
Moderate concern 39.8%
Severe concern 13.2%
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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