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2912 California St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1024031 6 units · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2912 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
6 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 1900
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
Units6
Floors
Year built1900
Total area5,357 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1024031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Landers Thomas F & Domingue 1308 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The six-unit multi-family residential building at 2912 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Thomas F & Patricia Lande, was constructed in 1900 and is currently undergoing significant electrical system upgrades, with a 400-amp service installation permitted in October 2023, following a survey in April 2022. The building has experienced a series of routine safety inspections, with a notable cluster of violations documented in June 2002, including issues related to handrails, egress obstructions, combustible storage, and fire escape safety concerns; however, these violations were all abated by August 2002. Earlier structural improvements include a reroofing project completed in 1992, while a proposed horizontal extension and new garage construction from 1986 was never completed as the permit expired.

The property has faced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2024, though some incidents could not be validated by responding officers. A collapsed sidewalk was reported in February 2023, though inspectors could not verify the condition. The building's zoning status has been recorded as transitioning from RH-2 to RM-1 designation, indicating a change in residential density designation management, although the exact nature of this change is not specified in the records. The most recent building-related activity centers around the electrical upgrade project initiated in 2022, representing the most substantial infrastructure improvement in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2912 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
56thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 424 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2912 California St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 02
Blocking driveway cite tow
Dark grey - BMW x5 - 577 v57
Electrical PermitOct 09
Upgrade electrical service to 400a

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