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3070 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1023020 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

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 3070 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 1964
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area9,378 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1023020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zalaman & Ludmila Baron Rev
Mailing address
441 30th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
060804

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Initial analysis

3070 California Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1964 and currently owned by Zalaman & Ludmila Baron Rev. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2020 (Tier 3) at a cost of $90,500, which included updates to shear wall conditions. A major fire alarm system upgrade was completed in 2020 (cost: $20,594), enhancing safety features to meet current codes with new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and monitoring modules for sprinkler systems. The building has received regular maintenance and improvements, including exterior siding upgrades in 2020 (James Hardie technology), and two complete unit renovations (Bathroom & Kitchen remodels in Units 204 and 104) in 2014 and 2011 respectively.

The property has experienced some fire safety issues in the past, with multiple violations and complaints between 2009-2024 related to blocked exits, alarm systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance - though all were promptly corrected. Historical complaints from 2008-2009 involved unauthorized work on the roof related to a T-Mobile cell tower installation, which has since been resolved. Recent maintenance requests in 2023-2024 have primarily concerned exterior issues such as pavement defects and graffiti, which were addressed by city services. The building's most recent violation, issued in March 2024, pertained to the alarm system maintenance but was subsequently abated. Regular routine safety inspections have been conducted, showing overall compliance with current building safety standards, though some recent complaints related to fire safety systems indicate occasional maintenance lapses that have typically been promptly corrected.

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Risk rating

How 3070 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
34th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.6%
Moderate concern 45.5%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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The story over time

3070 California St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 13
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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