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2135 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

11
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
13
311 Calls
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

30
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 30% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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2135 California Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by James & Emily Yates. The building has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, with the most notable being the completion of its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2018, achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Between 2016-2019, substantial building-wide upgrades were implemented, including a complete fire sprinkler system installation with monitoring, new furnaces and ductwork for all units, electrical system upgrades with 400-amp service, and the installation of EV charging infrastructure. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with the most recent fire violation in March 2023 regarding alarm system maintenance, though this was subsequently abated.

The property has a history of construction-related complaints from 2016-2018, with multiple tenant reports of after-hours work and noise disturbances. These complaints, though concerning, are now several years old and correspond to a period of extensive building renovations. The building's plumbing and electrical infrastructure has been systematically upgraded, including recent work in 2022-2024 for EV charging installation and gas supply improvements. Planning records indicate a proposed accessory dwelling unit conversion of a utility/storage area and lightwell, though the status of this project is marked as closed.

The building has experienced typical urban challenges with parking violations and occasional fire alarm system issues, though no serious fire incidents have been recorded. The property's maintenance history shows active management with regular attention to building systems, though the frequency of fire alarm-related violations suggests ongoing maintenance requirements for this specific system. The building's recent improvements, including the addition of EV charging capabilities and comprehensive safety retrofitting, indicate significant investment in both resident comfort and compliance with current building codes. The completed soft-story retrofit and fire safety system upgrades represent major achievements in improving building safety and resilience.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Lower Pacific Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1922
Total area 15108 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class TIA - TI Apartment
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Key Building Statistics

11
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
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Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
13
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
1
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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2135 California St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Yates James & Emily2135 California St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94115

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2135 California St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 2135 California St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-06-07 07:44:26+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_onlyNone Closed
2024-12-13 09:31:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_towNone Closed
2024-12-10 18:01:10+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_onlyNone Closed
2023-10-25 19:06:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_TowWhite - Acura - 8tmn301 Closed
2022-12-07 18:34:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlyRed - Honda - 8MFS815 Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2018-06-28 00:00:00+00:002018-06-28 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesRoutine Not Active View on DBI
2017-05-30 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 28-may-17; time last observed: 22:00; identity of person performing the work: creg's worker, probably illega; floor: 2nd ; unit: unknown; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: someone is working with a nail gun with very lound noise on 2nd floor until 1:35am and beyond! i spoked to the contractor, but he was rude and unapproachable! he ignored me and lied about nobody worked there at night! sf non emergency police line called again! this building is not inhabitable for humans for its current condition and air quality! i cannot sleep daily since we share a common wall! all windows are open and the noise level is very loud! i have vedios to prove!; Not Active View on DBI
2017-05-25 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 24-may-17; time last observed: yuan liu; identity of person performing the work: greg contractor's workers; floor: first; unit: unknon ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: workers in the building were banging on the wall and doing construction with loud noise from 21:49 - pass mid night, sfpd non-urgent line was called. i have an video with time stamp as proof. i knocked on the door and asked them to stop, they did not care and kept going. this is way beyond their scope of practice. also, this building is not ihnibitable at present time, so it is not legal to have workers sleep in the building at night it is a huge fire hazard for the neighborhood. i also will contact department of public health for excessive dust they let it out on the street (the windows are open during the night while they are doing contraction). ; Not Active View on DBI
2017-05-25 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 24-may-17; time last observed: yuan liu; identity of person performing the work: greg contractor ; floor: first; unit: unknon ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; Not Active View on DBI
2016-11-10 00:00:00+00:00NoneElectrical Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 09-nov-16; time last observed: 11/9/16; identity of person performing the work: the construction company parks; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling exposed wiring; work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z2135 California Stalarm system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2024-03-26 00:00:00+00:00740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, otherNone0
2020-09-23 00:00:00+00:00700 False alarm or false call, otherNone0
2020-06-11 00:00:00+00:00730 System malfunction, otherNone0
2020-06-05 00:00:00+00:00740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, otherNone0
2020-02-10 00:00:00+00:00522 Water or steam leakNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 2135 California St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

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