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2263 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0652028 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 2263 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area3,046 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0652028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kauf Gary P & Veronica G
Mailing address
2263 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
043020

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2263 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Gary P. & Veronica G. Kauf, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most substantial work occurred between 2004-2006, when the property underwent a major remodel to add a second living unit, including comprehensive electrical upgrades with two meters and 200-amp service installation, as well as seismic improvements including foundation work and removal of deteriorated support beams. The building's renovation period saw multiple permit revisions and adjustments, particularly regarding fire safety features such as 1-hour rated construction and fire-rated parapets, with several permits being properly completed or subsequently expired.

In recent years, there have been multiple instances of parking-related issues near the property, with several calls to parking enforcement between 2020-2024 regarding blocked driveways and illegal parking, though these incidents do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. Notably, there was an incident in 2006 involving a vent pipe complaint that was quickly addressed, and a brief construction debris blockage complaint in 2004 that was resolved within a week. The property was subject to a confirmed investigation in 2018 regarding illegal short-term rental activity by co-owner Veronica Kauf, which was investigated and resolved by the City Planning Department. The building's most recent fire incident record shows only a service call with no civilian injuries reported. While the property has experienced various maintenance and management challenges over the years, particularly during its extensive renovation period, there have been no reported safety concerns or building violations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2263 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
87th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.9%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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