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2011 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0650022 12 units · 3 fl · 1974

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
Above average
avg 1.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2011 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 1974
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1974
Total area13,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0650022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Diane M Chan Trust 11/19/19
Mailing address
Diane M Chan, Trustee 16 Vista Verde Ct San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
103194

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

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AI summary

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2011 California Street, constructed in 1974 and currently owned by the Diane M Chan Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events in recent years. Most notably, in early 2023, the building faced multiple violations related to heating systems and egress requirements, though these were promptly addressed and abated by March 22, 2023. The building had its windows partially updated in February 2023, with a permit filed to replace four front windows and one light well window. During the 2022 inspection period, the property required corrections to its sprinkler/standpipe systems and fire extinguisher maintenance, which were resolved. The building has a history of garage door operator installations in 2007 and 2008, though both permits have expired.

Looking at the property's history, there have been routine safety inspections conducted in 1999, 2002, and 2013, with all issues being resolved. A concerning incident occurred in 2015 involving approximately 50-60 five-gallon cans of tar being stored on the roof, though this was eventually addressed. Recent building improvements include a building-wide window replacement project, with the most recent permit filed in 2023. The building's fire safety systems have been generally well-maintained, with most fire system complaints resulting in "No Merit" findings, though two incidents in 2022 required corrections. The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued between September 2024 and January 2025 for vehicles blocking driveways, though these are external to the building's structural and safety conditions.

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Risk rating

How 2011 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
28th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.1%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 14.9%
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

2011 California St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 03
Replacing and relocating the electrical panel inside unit 303 at 2011 california st.
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Electrical PermitOct 03
Replacing and relocating the electrical panel inside unit 202 at 2011 california st.

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