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2095 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0650024 47 units · 4 fl · 1975

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 2095 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 1975
2 or more units
47 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2RM2
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 1975
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
Units47
Floors4
Year built1975
Total area40,595 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0650024
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

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Initial analysis

The 47-unit, four-story apartment building at 2095 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1975, is currently managed by Gaehwiler 2000 Tr and has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. The building has completed multiple fire alarm system upgrades, with the most recent installation in September 2022 and February 2023 meeting current code requirements, including new detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounders. The property has a history of addressing essential maintenance and improvements, including a 2011 roofing project, window replacements, and the installation of a substantial 18kW solar system with 78 modules. Notably, the building was involved in the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, receiving violations in 2014 for failure to submit required documentation, though these violations were eventually abated.

More recent issues include ventilation complaints in 2016 and 2024, a 2011 incident of mold/mildew from flooding, and multiple sidewalk-related concerns due to tree root damage, with ongoing reports in 2023-2024. The building has experienced several fire safety inspections since 2010, with issues regarding extinguishers, exits, and sprinkler systems being identified and corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have mainly related to street-side concerns such as hazardous materials, graffiti, and tree root-related sidewalk damage, though these issues are external to the building itself. The property appears to be actively maintained, with most violations and complaints being addressed and resolved in a timely manner, though some historical violations from 2000 and 2014 indicate past compliance challenges that have since been corrected.

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Risk rating

How 2095 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
10thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
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

2095 California St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 10
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintFeb 10
Alarm Systems

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