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1875 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0648013 7 units · 4 fl · 1913

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1875 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
7 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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area7,772 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0648013
Ownership

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

Owner name
H/S Partneers Ii Lp
Mailing address
1704 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
071317

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Initial analysis

The four-story, seven-unit apartment building at 1875 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by H/s Partners II LP, was constructed in 1913 and has undergone various significant improvements over the past decade. The property has seen substantial renovation work between 2014-2016, including bathroom additions, roof modifications, and electrical system upgrades. Notable improvements include the modification of the central stair to extend to the roof and 4th-floor penthouse in 2014, a significant $15,000 project, and the complete rewiring of Unit 6 in late 2014. More recent maintenance includes the decommissioning of the steam boiler in October 2024, with no reported safety violations since 2013.

The building's recent history shows regular maintenance and upkeep, with multiple unit renovations completed between 2014-2015, including bathroom remodels and kitchen updates in several units. In terms of infrastructure, the building received a service upgrade to 400 amps in 2015, improving its electrical capacity. The property has experienced some exterior maintenance issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls for graffiti removal, sewer vent cover replacement, and a sewage backup incident in early 2024. However, these issues appear to have been promptly addressed. The building underwent a tenant buyout program in 2016, with two tenants receiving $30,000 each, suggesting an active management approach to maintaining the property's occupancy and unit condition.

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Risk rating

How 1875 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
22th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 523 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 severity forecast
No violation 37.2%
Moderate concern 31.6%
Severe concern 31.2%
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

1875 California St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 28
Ref: witness test fee for e202509135594
Issued
Building PermitNov 06
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meed 75db in all sleeping areas

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