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1936-1938 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0640006A 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 1936-1938 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,682 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0640006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ladislav & Lydia Prostredny
Mailing address
Prostredny Ladislav & Lydia 1938 California St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1936 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1938 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1936-1938 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Ladislav & Lydia Prostredny, is a two-story structure built in 1948. The building's maintenance record shows several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a complete reroofing project in 2013 costing $4,800, which was successfully completed. Earlier attempted improvements include a proposed exterior stucco update in 2008 (costing $4,000) that was revoked, and window installations in 1991 and 1992, both of which ultimately expired without completion. An electrical permit from 2006 for a garage door opener installation is also marked as expired.

The property's recent history shows minimal issues, with only two documented incidents through the 311 system. In May 2021, there was a general complaint to the Department of Public Works that was resolved, though specific details are unclear. The only other incident was an abandoned motorcycle case in August 2017, which was properly addressed and resulted in towing within the mandated timeframe. The relative lack of recent permits or complaints might suggest stable maintenance conditions, though the expiration of several improvement permits in the past is worth noting.

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Risk rating

How 1936-1938 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
90th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 96 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 10.5%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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