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3618-3624 California St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1017009 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3618-3624 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,943 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1017009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 26284 San Francisco CA 94126
Last sale
March 30, 2001

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3624 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3620 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3618 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3622 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 3618-3624 California Street in Presidio Heights is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by John M. Jensen and Mari Komine. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance-related activities over the past two decades, most notably a complete reroofing project in 2012 costing $7,700, and a comprehensive replacement of water heaters in all three units in 2008. A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in mid-2010 related to exterior wood utility ladders, which led to multiple Notice of Violations (NOVs) issued between March and April 2011, requiring the removal of the ladders and related safety concerns; these violations were ultimately abated by December 2011 after a director hearing. The building's classification and unit count has been officially established as four separate dwelling units, including three apartments and one guestroom with cooking facilities.

Recent maintenance and compliance history shows the building has been relatively stable since the 2011 violations were resolved, with no active building violations on record. The property has received regular inspections, including routine checks dating back to 1996 and a possibly concerning complaint about a potential illegal unit in 1995 that was resolved. The most recent building-related activity appears to be the 2023 general service requests, which are primarily related to street and sidewalk conditions rather than building-specific issues. Planning records confirm the property's designation as containing four separate dwelling units, providing clarity to its official classification. While there have been several 311 calls in 2023 regarding the surrounding area (including reports of graffiti, pavement defects, and encampments), these are primarily street-related issues rather than building-specific concerns, indicating that the property's immediate infrastructure and maintenance requirements have been adequately addressed in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3618-3624 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
49thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 92 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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