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2669 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0656021 4 units · 2 fl · 1902

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 2669 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 1902
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area3,752 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0656021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shimada Jon T & Wong Judy S
Mailing address
2669 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
031910

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2669 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Jon T Shimada and Judy S Wong, was constructed in 1902 and contains 4 units. The property underwent significant safety and security improvements in 2002 in response to multiple violations identified during a routine inspection, including issues with combustible storage, exterior door security, fire escape maintenance, and lighting. All these violations were officially abated by December 19, 2002. The building's maintenance history shows a bathroom and kitchen fixture replacement project completed in 1986, though two permit applications from 1984 (for converting the building to a single unit) and 2008 (for street space work) were cancelled or issued with minimal cost.

More recently, the property has experienced several parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2022 and 2025, including incidents involving various vehicles such as a Subaru, Mazda CX5, and Honda Civic. There have also been recurring issues with illegal postings on the property, with the most recent being documented in September 2022. A sidewalk defect was reported and investigated in April 2022, though no concerning conditions were found. The building has undergone two official inspections by Housing Inspection Services - one in 2002 and a routine safety inspection in 2013, with no active violations or complaints currently on record. In 2014, there was a proposal for conversion to a Bed & Breakfast hotel use that was ultimately disapproved. The most recent interaction with city services was a Rent Board customer callback regarding fee housing inventory matters in November 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2669 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
44th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 375 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.3%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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