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2401-2417 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0654001 10 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 2401-2417 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 1905
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
FILLMR
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 1905
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area7,936 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0654001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3743 Webster St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
October 23, 2002

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

2415 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2401 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2055 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2417 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2411 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2413 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 2401-2417 California Street, a 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, has experienced several significant events over the past decade, with the most pressing issues appearing to be concentrated in the past two years. The building has received multiple fire code violations and complaints from March 2023 through March 2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, commercial cooking equipment, and illumination/exit sign visibility. There have also been recent resident complaints about fumes entering apartments from the ground floor commercial space in March 2024. The building underwent a substantial renovation in 2012, including the installation of a new fire escape on the Fillmore Street elevation and various interior modifications. Recent permits show ongoing improvements, including a ventless cooking system installation in December 2024.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing fire safety concerns, particularly between 2022-2024, when multiple violations were issued and resolved. Earlier violations from 2002 regarding egress obstructions and fire escape maintenance were abated in 2011. The ground floor commercial space (previously occupied by "Sift," now "Pac Heights Deli") has undergone several modifications, including accessibility improvements and kitchen installations between 2011-2018. Recent activity in late 2024 shows multiple public health and environmental health requests, including concerns about abandoned garbage, building debris, and food safety inspections. The building's systems have received various upgrades over the years, including electrical and plumbing improvements, though there have been instances of work performed without proper permits, as noted in resident complaints.

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Risk rating

How 2401-2417 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
12thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 590 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

2401-2417 California St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 21
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestApr 08
Affixed improperly

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