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2075 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0650017A 16 units · 4 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 2075 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 1927
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1927
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area14,034 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0650017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gaehwiler Martin A Jr Ttee 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit apartment building at 2075 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1927, has undergone significant recent upgrades and maintenance work. Most notably, the building received a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in 2022-2023, including the installation of a new voluntary fire alarm system with addressable detectors and low frequency sounders in each unit, along with new smoke detectors, pull stations, and heat detectors. A new low-pressure steam boiler was also installed in 2022. The building has seen substantial unit renovations, particularly kitchen and bathroom remodels, with multiple units (102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 302, 304, and 402) receiving new cabinets, countertops, and associated electrical and plumbing work between 2016 and 2021, significantly modernizing the apartments' amenities.

Historical records show that the building had several violations related to heating and fire safety in 2000-2001, including issues with heat provision and fire proofing, but these were all abated by 2009. Since then, the building has maintained active compliance with housing codes, though there have been some recurring fire alarm system issues noted in 2013, 2019, 2020, and most recently in January 2024, with the most recent violation for alarm system maintenance being abated shortly after issuance. The building underwent roofing work in 2019, and electrical upgrades have been consistently performed alongside unit renovations, including new sub panels and rewiring through existing conduits. While the elevator system experienced one documented outage affecting disabled tenants in 2001, the building has generally maintained its essential systems well, with no recent complaints regarding elevator service.

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Risk rating

How 2075 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
24thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 509 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

2075 California St event timeline

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2024
Fire Complaint Jan 25
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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