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1960 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0640007 12 units · 4 fl · 1958

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1960 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 1958
2 or more units
12 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 1958
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
Floors4
Year built1958
Total area10,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0640007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gus P Panos Trustee P.O. Box 919 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
June 30, 2006

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1960 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Panos Gus P Trust, was constructed in 1958 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic strengthening work in 2018, following the 2017-2018 permit process, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has received regular maintenance upgrades, including window replacements in 2006 (22 windows and French doors in 6 apartments), plumbing system updates with a new heater installation in 2013, and a furnace replacement in 2023.

The property has faced several routine inspections and violations, particularly in 2011 when issues related to fire safety equipment (fire extinguisher recharges) and gas utility shutoff tools were identified, though these were promptly resolved within two weeks. Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with multiple alarm system-related complaints between 2007 and 2017, all of which were corrected. Historical records show termite repairs completed in 1996, and footnotes indicate the building had a fire escape/ladder maintenance violation in 2007, which was subsequently resolved. The building has maintained an active response to external issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street conditions, though these generally relate to external matters such as parking violations or street maintenance rather than internal building conditions. Regular routine housing inspections have been conducted in 1997, 1999, and 2011, with all issues being resolved in a timely manner. The most recent major infrastructure work, aside from the soft-story retrofit, includes the 2023 furnace replacement, indicating ongoing commitment to building system maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1960 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
19thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
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

1960 California St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jan 22
DPH referral - Cottage Food
Closed - Approved

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