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2361 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0653027 14 units · 4 fl · 1910

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
Above average
avg 1.6
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2361 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 1910
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area9,002 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0653027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yoko Nagata Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Wm Properties, Inc 3024 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
121806

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2361 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Yoko Nagata Revocable Trust, has a long history dating back to 1910 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple serious plumbing issues reported, including significant water leaks and flooding affecting multiple units on the first floor, with one report indicating dark brown, sediment-laden water that raised concerns about mold and mildew. The building has struggled with heating system reliability, with several complaints about inadequate heat and malfunctioning radiators between 2022 and 2024, including issues with heating controls and inconsistent operation. The property has undergone some major systems upgrades, including the installation of a new steam boiler in late 2022 and recent fire safety improvements in 2023-2024, such as a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders and pull stations throughout the building, though there were multiple boiler permit compliance issues between 2021 and 2024 that required official intervention.

The building has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including past dry rot repairs in the late 1980s and early 1990s, though more recent permits indicate regular maintenance such as re-roofing work completed in 2018. The property has experienced periodic fire alarm system maintenance needs, with three documented complaints between 2012 and 2019, though none resulted in injuries. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of regular upkeep and response to urgent resident concerns, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems, though recent reports from late 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with water-related issues. While there have been some neighborhood concerns documented through 311 calls, these appear to be typical urban maintenance issues unrelated to building operations.

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Risk rating

How 2361 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
6th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.8%
Moderate concern 57.1%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

2361 California St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Nov 26
Date last observed: 24-nov-24; time last observed: 12:39; identity of person performing the work: unknown ; floor: 2; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; leaking ceiling; ; additional information: burst pipe in ceiling that caused ceiling collapse. landlord not taking it seriously;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintNov 25
Date last observed: 17-nov-24; time last observed: 5; identity of person performing the work: luis handyman? ; floor: 1 ; unit: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; water entering building; ; additional information: flooding of interior on the bathroom floor ;

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