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2904 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1024006A 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 2904 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 1927
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area5,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1024006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Slattery Carmel
Mailing address
869 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042001

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building located at 2904 California St in Pacific Heights is a multi-family residential property built in 1927 and currently owned by Slattery Carmel. The building's maintenance history shows several significant renovations and improvements, with the most recent major work being a bathroom remodel in Unit 2 completed in 2020, including both construction and plumbing updates. The property has faced notable maintenance challenges over the years, particularly related to water and heating systems. Multiple complaints and violations were recorded in 2000 regarding interior surfaces, including ceiling repairs, wall painting, window repairs, and fire safety issues, all of which were abated by February 2001. There were also recurring plumbing and heating problems documented from the 1990s through 2015, including issues with steam heating systems, water leakage, and mold, particularly affecting Units 4 and bathroom areas as recently as 2015.

The building's safety infrastructure has been addressed over time, with fire safety improvements including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 1984 (permit expired) and various compliance work completed in 1987. While the property has maintained basic safety and habitability requirements since the early 2000s, the historical pattern of plumbing, heating, and moisture-related issues suggests ongoing challenges in these systems. Recent maintenance concerns (as of 2024) appear to be primarily related to external issues such as graffiti, street cleaning, and parking enforcement, rather than internal building conditions. A review of 311 calls from 2023-2024 shows mostly exterior maintenance matters, with the most recent building-related work being completed through regular city services.

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Risk rating

How 2904 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
58th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 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.

Building size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.6%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 17.6%
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

2904 California St event timeline

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

2020
Plumbing Permit Sep 28
Work category: 1p; we are remodeling the bathroom in unit # 2. replace existing tub with shower.upgrade other plumbing.
Complete
Building PermitSep 23
Unit 2. bathroom remodel - tile, insulation, sheetrock

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