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3100 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1022009 3 units · 2 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3100 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1022009
Ownership

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

Owner name
James Eng Ltd Partnership
Mailing address
221 11th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
040703

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1807 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3100 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by James Eng Ltd Partnership, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works in recent years, most notably a new roof installation in 2023 costing $35,850, following previous roof repairs and insulation upgrades completed in 2019. Recent improvements include accessibility modifications completed in late 2023 under the Accessible Business Entry program, involving new doors and signage. The building has a concerning history of maintenance issues, with a serious complaint filed in 1998 regarding lead paint problems, wall damage, and electrical concerns, and more recent issues with peeling paint noted in 2012. The electrical sign installation project from 2008 was cancelled, though it's unclear if this was related to previous electrical issues.

The surrounding area has experienced various urban challenges as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls, including reports of graffiti, illegal parking, and garbage issues, particularly in 2023 and 2024. While these external factors don't directly impact the building's condition, they provide context to the neighborhood environment. The building has experienced two fire department responses, though neither incident involved civilian injuries or indicated significant structural concerns. The property's historical records show pattern of cyclical maintenance, particularly regarding the roof, with previous re-roofing work recorded in 1992 and 1998. Despite the periodic issues noted in past complaints, recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the building's systems and accessibility features.

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Risk rating

How 3100 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
73th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 3.2%
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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3100 California St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 29
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 11
Other illegal parking

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