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1899 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0648012 13 units · 5 fl · 1913

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 Lower Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1899 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 1913
2 or more units
13 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units13
Floors5
Year built1913
Total area19,915 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0648012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Calcuca Holdings Llc
Mailing address
Vertex Property Grp 2443 Fillmore St #271 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The five-story, 13-unit apartment building at 1899 California Street, owned by Calcuca Holdings LLC and constructed in 1913, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple instances of water-related problems, particularly affecting units 3 and 6, with documented issues of leaks, water damage, and potential mold growth between 2023 and 2024. In early 2024, serious concerns were raised about the rooftop deck's structural integrity and safety, following recent work that allegedly proceeded without proper permits. The building has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including a complete reroofing in 2023-2024 costing approximately $31,000, window replacements in 2021 for energy compliance, and various plumbing updates including new earthquake valves (2020), a boiler replacement (2019), and water heater improvements.

The property has a concerning history of building code violations and safety-related complaints, particularly in 2018 and 2023-2024. Issues have included non-compliance with carbon monoxide detector requirements, problems with fire escape maintenance, and multiple instances of unauthorized construction work. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic systems, with periodic reroofing (previously done in 1998 and 2001), structural improvements, and window replacements. Fire safety systems have been monitored, with several historical complaints about sprinkler systems, exit maintenance, and alarm systems, though these issues were typically resolved promptly. Recent plumbing and electrical upgrades in late 2023 included partial kitchen repairs in Unit 3, though this work was initially performed without proper permits, raising concerns about proper inspection and compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 1899 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
1th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 663 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.5%
Moderate concern 54.9%
Severe concern 37.6%
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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1899 California St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 31
Garbage and debris
furniture
Building PermitMay 18
Unit 10: kitchen remodel, replace kitchen cabinets, install new appliances, in kind, existing openings and connections.

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