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2016 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0639004 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2016 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
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,269 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0639004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Khostovan Ali & Fatemah
Mailing address
506 Craig Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
121614

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 2016 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemah, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. Between 2010 and 2012, the building underwent major improvements including extensive electrical upgrades for all units (installation of new sub-panels, 70 amp services, and modern fixtures), plumbing renovations (including gas line separations and new fixtures), and multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels across several units. More recently, the building experienced fire safety system issues, with violations noted in 2024 for alarm systems and extinguishers, though these were abated by September 2024.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes through regular inspections and prompt response to violations, though there have been recurring fire safety concerns, particularly regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, with multiple citations between 2010 and 2024. Past complaints indicate some environmental challenges, particularly a flooding issue in a basement apartment reported in 2007 and ongoing concerns about tree/shrub maintenance affecting sidewalk access noted in 2023 and 2024. The most recent electrical work, initiated in December 2020, suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure maintenance, and the building has undergone regular routine safety inspections, with the last documented routine inspection occurring in 2013. The property's extensive renovation history, especially in 2010-2012, demonstrates significant investment in modernization, safety systems, and unit improvements, though the persistence of fire safety violations indicates an area of recurring concern requiring monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 2016 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
52th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.2%
Moderate concern 39.5%
Severe concern 25.2%
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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The story over time

2016 California St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 09
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintMar 09
Alarm Systems

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