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1512 California St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0644008 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1512 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 1914
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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 1914
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0644008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1512 California St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
020921

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Initial analysis

1512 California Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by 1512 California LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2019-2022, including a comprehensive renovation of units F and G that involved reconfiguring interior layouts, updating electrical systems with new 60-amp subpanels, installing new furnaces, and renovating bathrooms and kitchens. The building's safety systems have also seen notable upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2020 to comply with SFFD requirements, though this work was initially permitted in 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety elements, with earlier improvements including reroofing work completed in 2010. While there were several building violations identified in 2010 related to fire safety, gas utility shutoff requirements, and seismic bracing of hot water heaters, these were all resolved within one month of being issued. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges typical for urban settings, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning, garbage, debris, and graffiti issues, though most of these cases were resolved promptly. Two graffiti incidents in 2023 appear to have been more persistent, with one remaining open as of September 2024. The most recent building permit activity includes window replacements in 2022, demonstrating ongoing investment in property maintenance and improvement.

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Risk rating

How 1512 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
61th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 439 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.1%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 27.1%
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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The story over time

1512 California St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 30
Unit 2- non structural like for like ktichen and bathroom remodel. add dishwasher and gas washer dryer in (e) 41 x 47 in closet. no wall or layout change
$25,000 · Issued

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