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2952-2958 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1024010 8 units · 4 fl · 1908

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 2952-2958 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 1908
2 or more units
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area8,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1024010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Nancy M
Mailing address
588 Sutter St # 520 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
021396

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2956 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2952 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2954 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2958 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The four-story, eight-unit apartment building at 2952-2958 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Nancy M. Yee, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received two major updates: an upgraded fire alarm system ($47,031) to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements and the replacement of cedar shingles with hardie lap siding on one side of the building ($11,000). These improvements included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a new fire panel to enhance safety compliance. The building's maintenance history shows attention to roofing issues, with work recorded in 1988 and 2003, and a code compliance update in 1986.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, particularly in 2011 when violations were recorded regarding water heater and garbage chute repairs, though these were resolved within one month. Historical inspection records from 1999-2011 indicate various routine inspections, including concerns about fire escape windows and smoke detectors in 1999, which were addressed. A fire incident related to a malfunctioning alarm system occurred in 2007, along with a temporary fire escape violation that was subsequently closed. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and tree maintenance, with the most recent activity involving reports of abandoned furniture in 2024. The property's historical maintenance record shows regular attention to both building systems and exterior upkeep, with recent permits demonstrating ongoing investment in safety and structural improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2952-2958 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
39th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 587 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.7%
Moderate concern 40.1%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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The story over time

2952-2958 California St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 07
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to comply with sffc setion 1103.7.6.1
$36,650 · Complete
Building PermitJun 27
Replace cedar shingles to hardie lap siding - horizontal. work on side of building not front facade.

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