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2385 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

6
Complaints
2
Fire Incidents
126
311 Calls
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

20
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 20% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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2385 California Street is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by California Bd LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, including window replacements in 2014, various retail tenant improvements between 2019-2024, and most recently, a fire alarm system replacement filed in March 2024 to meet updated safety codes. However, there are several concerning issues that have emerged, particularly in 2023.

These include a significant mold problem reported in July 2023 within Unit 8, where initial remediation attempts using bleach proved ineffective, and disputes between the owner and contractors over the extent of necessary repairs. Additionally, there were complaints about inadequate heating systems in early 2023, with tenants reporting that steam heat radiators operated only during limited hours from 8 PM to 8 AM. The building has a documented history of various safety and maintenance violations, including multiple fire safety concerns such as blocked exits and alarm system issues between 2006 and 2018.

Most notably, there is an open fire violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements that remains unresolved. The property has also experienced several routine inspection-generated complaints in 2023, documenting issues with electrical systems (including missing outlet face plates and junction box covers), handrail repairs, and trash area sanitation. While many past violations have been addressed, including the abatement of boiler permit issues in 2016 and soft-story retrofit compliance requirements in 2019, the recent pattern of maintenance issues and safety violations suggests ongoing challenges in building maintenance and code compliance. The building's recent history shows active permit applications for system upgrades and repairs, indicating some responsiveness to regulatory requirements, though concerns about mold remediation and heating systems suggest potential difficulties in addressing certain maintenance issues.

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 18
Year built 1924
Total area 12993 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

6
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
0
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
2
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.
126
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
7
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 2385 California St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2060 Fillmore St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2056 Fillmore St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2066 Fillmore St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2050 Fillmore St, San Francisco CA 94115

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2385 California St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

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

NameAddress
California Bd Llc466 Green St Ste 203 San Francisco CA 94133

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2385 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 2385 California St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-17 22:02:42+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchother_illegal_parkingNone Closed
2025-06-23 07:21:47+00:00 Illegal Postings PW - Street and Environmental Servicesaffixed_improperlyNone Closed
2025-06-15 10:57:21+00:00 Graffiti Public US Postal Service Maintenancenot_offensivemail_box Closed
2025-06-10 15:28:10+00:00 Sidewalk and Curb PW - Street Use and Mappingsidewalk_defectlifted_sidewalk_other Closed
2025-06-04 12:57:45+00:00 Sidewalk and Curb PW - Street Use and Mappingpavement_defectNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2023-08-01 00:00:00+00:002024-06-03 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 31-jul-23; time last observed: 9:34 pm; identity of person performing the work: the building is managed by htt; floor: 2; unit: 8; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; ; additional information: i moved in on june 3 and reported mold in the kitchen cabinets that day. they sent some people to wipe with bleach, but the mold is deep in the wood. eventually they sent in someone from giuliani construction, who said the cabinets and the wall behind it need to be ripped out. the owner balked at the $10,000 estimate and inspected himself, and now wants to have a mold abatement person clean. but they don't want admit there's mold or test for mold. Not Active View on DBI
2023-03-22 00:00:00+00:002023-07-06 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesComplaint generated routine inspection. Not Active View on DBI
2023-03-08 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesComplaint generated routine inspection Not Active View on DBI
2023-03-06 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 03-mar-23; time last observed: 3:45; identity of person performing the work: property manager - john j. dit; unit: #3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: landlord provided heat is not available 24hrs a day; steam heat radiator is on a timer from 8pm-8am. issue has been reported to property management and they say they are meeting code requirements and referring to minimum heat requirements for a residential hotel room. i am in a residential rental unit.; Not Active View on DBI
2022-10-07 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 06-oct-22; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure; ; additional information: empty store; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner¿s responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. other sectionnot active
2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z repair weather proofing on siding (1001(h),703 hc) the paint on the outside east wall is blistered and fatigued. there are areas left without weather protection. the inside of these walls have had repairs due to water damage. provide repair and paint to the outside east wall and insure the weather proofing. building sectionnot active
2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2385 california street, san francisco, ca. building sectionnot active
2023-03-22T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2385 california street. building sectionnot active
2023-03-22T00:00:00.000Z provide junction box cover 1001e sfhc, 314.25 nec there is an open electrical box on the ceiling of the laundry room. provide either a proper cover plate or fixture. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-12-27T00:00:00.000Z2385 California Stsleeping area requirements open
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2021-06-22 00:00:00+00:00736 CO detector activation due to malfunctionNone0
2020-11-06 00:00:00+00:00410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, otherNone0
2020-01-14 00:00:00+00:00740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, otherNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 2385 California St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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