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2659-2661 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

5
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
11
311 Calls
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

29
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 29% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 2659-2661 California Street building, a 4-story multi-family residential structure containing 16 units in Lower Pacific Heights, was built in 1907 and is currently owned by the Anna Yu Survivor's Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including mandatory soft-story retrofit compliance completed in 2015 as a Tier 2 building, and a major fire alarm system upgrade completed in early 2024 to meet current safety standards.

The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat-related complaints filed by tenants between 2012-2019, including a notable complaint in 2019 regarding inadequate heating affecting the entire building with only one thermostat in unit #5. Recent maintenance work includes various unit renovations (such as kitchen and bathroom remodels) and infrastructure upgrades, including window replacements in multiple units, electrical system improvements, and plumbing updates. The building has faced safety and compliance challenges over its history, with fire safety violations for sprinkler service requirements noted in 2019 and a 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements.

Numerous building complaints have been filed regarding ADA compliance (most recently in 2024), boiler permit issues (2022), and lead/asbestos concerns (2017). While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved or abated, including several fire alarm system corrections, the pattern of heating system problems and recent ADA compliance concerns suggests ongoing maintenance and accessibility challenges. The building has undergone significant modernization efforts, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2010 and various unit improvements, but some systems (like heating) have experienced persistent issues requiring attention.

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 16
Year built 1907
Total area 18980 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

5
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
3
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
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.
11
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
0
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 2659 California St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2661 California St, San Francisco CA 94115

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2659-2661 California St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

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

NameAddress
Anna Yu Survivor's TrustAnna Yu Trustee 815 Banbury Ln Millbrae CA 94030

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2659-2661 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 2659-2661 California St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-05-28 22:46:32+00:00 Noise Entertainment Commissionmajor_event_venueNone Closed
2025-03-31 22:33:56+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualencampmentNone Closed
2023-12-22 17:59:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlyMaroon - Mercedes CLS550 - 6VBP602 Closed
2023-07-04 17:05:00+00:00 Illegal Postings DPW Ops QueueIllegal Postings - Affixed_ImproperlyAffixed Improperly Closed
2023-02-13 09:51:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning SFMTA - Parking Enforcement - GHazardous MaterialsGlass Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-05-16 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesCustomer is requesting dbi come out to inspect the building for ada compliance. the building is refusing to install basic necessities such as hand grab bars for the bathrooms, or common stairwell handle bars. there are other maintence issues as well the. please call the customer. Not Active View on DBI
2022-03-01 00:00:00+00:002022-04-18 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionNeeds to renew boiler permit for permit no 121754 , serial no 672472-201201 Not Active View on DBI
2019-02-19 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesNo heat Not Active View on DBI
2019-01-22 00:00:00+00:002019-02-26 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesComplaint generated routine initiated by cts # 201919891 Not Active View on DBI
2019-01-17 00:00:00+00:002019-01-22 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesThroughout the entire building - units, laundry room, boiler room --- the landlord is not providing adiqute heat per city oridnance for vintage apartments. there are 16 units and only one thermostat in unit #5. spoke to the landlord and he said i don't know it's on a timer. it was 66 degrees in my apartment. showed the landlord the pipes and wall in the hallway and they were cold too. the pipes next to the boiler are ice cold. this is a ongoing issue for years since 2008 the dbi comes out and fines the landlord. the landlord does not care. the hot water under the building is never on. when they come out to inspect, they will need to somehow gain access to the boiler room which is locked. Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Nonenot active
2019-01-22T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments at time of reinspection provide inspector access to all common areas/garages/storage as applicable. provide inspector access to the location of thermostat for the current heat source. other sectionnot active
2019-01-22T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. common areas of structure. building sectionnot active
2019-01-22T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d). it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection 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 reinspection (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 reinspection. other sectionnot active
2019-01-22T00:00:00.000Z repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc) repair/service fire escape drop ladders. provide certification or demonstrate operation to inspector at time of reinspection. smoke detection sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-12-28T00:00:00.000Z2659 - 2661 California Stsleeping area requirements abated
2019-06-26T00:00:00.000Z2659 - 2661 California Stsprinkler / 5-year service abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

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Building Permits

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Electrical Permits

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