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1990 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0640010 9 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1990 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
9 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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area9,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0640010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeffrey Litke Revoc Sep Prp
Mailing address
Litke Properties 3490 California St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
072715

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1990 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1910 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

1990 California Street is a 9-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by Jeffrey Litke Revocable Trust. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with active building violations as of 2023-2024 related to roof condition, concrete work, and lead paint abatement. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about unauthorized construction activities, including concrete work and foundation reinforcement, with associated noise complaints from residents. The building has undergone substantial work in recent years, including electrical upgrades with the installation of a new 400-amp service in 2016, and multiple plumbing improvements. Historical documents indicate a proposal to convert the building from 11 to 12 dwelling units for group housing with 22 bedrooms, as well as ordinary maintenance and repair activities including foundation reinforcement and stucco repair.

The building has a documented history of repairs and violations dating back to 2002, with recurring issues related to water damage, roof problems, and unauthorized work. In 2014-2016, there were several completed repairs to address dry rot, termite damage, and interior renovations in units 5 and 7. More recent complaints in 2023-2024 have focused on water supply issues and concerns about lead paint management. The property has experienced three minor cooking-related fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Current work to comply with building violations is ongoing, with the most recent permit issued in August 2024 for stucco work and other repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1990 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
10th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 867 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.5%
Moderate concern 45.9%
Severe concern 19.7%
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

1990 California St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 09
Caller states that the building construction has been going on for years and there have been multiple complaints about the constant construction and debris. caller states that the common area and mail area are covered in debris and there is fine debris in the air. this is getting inside the building and causing a health hazard. (311 sr 101003457201)property has been undergoing construction for the past 4 years. there are no permits posted to show what work they are doing. they are creating loud noise that is way over the permitted decibels. their construction equipment are stored outside and they don't provide adequate barriers and warnings. landlord doesn't provide an end date when the construction will be finished. (311 sr 101003470957)
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintJan 22
On going construction project (for years) is causing dust/debris/ or sand blasting paint that's flying into nearby residences.(311 sr 101003325877)construction is never ending, going on for years, going on every day for 4 years, very loud, start at 8am-5pm, noise is above allowed decibels for construction, they do not get the permits till someone complains about it, they are painting, doing the roof soon, it shouldn¿t take 4 years to paint a house (311 sr 101003408127 1/30/26)

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