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1910 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0640005 5 units · 3 fl · 1920

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1910 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 1920
2 or more units
5 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 1920
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area10,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0640005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
506 Craig Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
July 24, 2020

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1910 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemah, has a history spanning several decades since its construction in 1920. The building has undergone some significant infrastructure work, including a sewer lateral replacement completed in 2018, and a roofing project was permitted in 1992. A series of housing-related violations were documented in 2002, including fire violations, security issues, and building code concerns such as the need for handrails, gas shutoff tool requirements, and other miscellaneous violations, though all of these were abated by June 21, 2002. A routine safety inspection in May 2013 identified various building concerns that were addressed by June 12, 2013. More recently, in August 2024, there was a fire alarm system issue that was corrected by December 2024. The property has had multiple 311 calls in recent years (2020-2024), primarily relating to street cleaning, public works, and parking matters, though these are generally external to the building itself. The most recent planning record from 2024 indicates work on the roof deck and railings/windscreens, with the permitted work identified as "Condition Corrected" related to the building's alarm systems as of December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1910 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
37thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1910 California St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 01
Water intrusion and dampness observed inside unit at 1910 california street, unit 4, san francisco.moisture was identified by a dph inspector on interior walls and window areas, possibly due to radiator leakage or poor sealing from outside the building.signs of recurring dampness, discolored paint, and high humidity in affected areas.this is contributing to mold risk.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintApr 17
Visibly cracked and flaking paint on walls, windows, doors, and trim.

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