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2001 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0650023 43 units · 6 fl · 1930

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
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 2001 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 1930
2 or more units
43 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
Units43
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area52,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0650023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ceg California Lp
Mailing address
820 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061912

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AI summary

The 43-unit, 6-story apartment building at 2001 California Street, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by CEG California LP, has undergone significant safety system upgrades in recent years, particularly focusing on fire alarm improvements. In 2023, the building received multiple fire alarm system enhancements, including the installation of low frequency horns in various units (205, 303, 403, 405, 503, 602, and 603), with work completed under permits totaling over $6,500. The building also underwent comprehensive fire safety upgrades in 2021, including the installation of low frequency sounders to meet 75 dB pillow requirements and replacement of the fire alarm control panel at a cost of $109,309. More recently, in December 2023, documentation was completed regarding existing water flow to address fire safety requirements.

The building has a history of maintenance and improvement projects addressing both individual unit renovations and building-wide systems. Unit-specific improvements include several kitchen and bathroom remodels (notably in units 207 and 307) between 2017-2020, while building systems work has included boiler replacements (2022), solar panel installation (2013), and roof repairs (2019). The property experienced several challenges in the early to mid-2000s, including multiple building code violations related to unauthorized renovations and safety concerns such as mold issues, but these were resolved by 2010. Fire safety has been a recurring theme in the building's history, with multiple fire system violations and complaints recorded between 2007 and 2023, though most have been promptly addressed or abated.

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Risk rating

How 2001 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
4th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 (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 17.7%
Moderate concern 69.5%
Severe concern 12.8%
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

2001 California St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 04
Work category: 8p; remove and replace laars mtv2-400 hot water boiler sn#c08208073 with a new laars mtv2-400. bjob (b-4106)
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