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2577 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0655026 2 units · 3 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 2577 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area1,939 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0655026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Javid Arman & Klinger Leah
Mailing address
2577 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
020419

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 2577 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Javid Arman and Klinger Leah. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with a particular focus on window replacements. The most recent permitted work, completed in 2021, involved replacing seven sets of double-hung sashes on the street-facing facade and three vinyl windows at the rear, representing a $19,000 investment in building maintenance. This followed a similar window replacement project in 2016 ($15,000) and a 2000 project replacing eight non-visible windows ($7,381). Other maintenance records show a 2014 furnace change-out in the garage and an expired roofing permit from 2005.

The property has experienced some notable issues, including a building complaint filed in November 2018 regarding unauthorized work and window replacements occurring at late hours, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. Additionally, there was a period of illegal short-term rental activity that was investigated and resolved, with the owner instructed to cease operations of two Airbnb listings. The building's exterior environment has faced various urban challenges as documented through 311 calls, including multiple reports of tree root damage to the sidewalk (2020), graffiti (2018), and street cleaning issues, though these are primarily related to the property's surroundings rather than the building itself. A roofing issue was noted in 2005, but subsequent permits suggest this was addressed. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of windows and heating systems, with the most recent improvements focusing on maintaining historical accuracy and aesthetic consistency, particularly on the street-facing facade.

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Risk rating

How 2577 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
83th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.2%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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2577 California St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 28
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