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2787 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1027013 4 units · 2 fl · 1929

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2787 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 1929
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1929
Total area5,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1027013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Koffman Fmly Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Koffman Bryan Vadim & Leven 1790 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
120916

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2787 California St in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Koffman Fmly Lvg Tr, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1929. Most notably, Unit C received a substantial renovation in 2014 that included relocating the kitchen, converting the dining area into a bedroom, addressing dry-rot issues in the stairs, and updating electrical and mechanical systems, with a permit cost of $20,000. Unit B underwent kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2020 costing nearly $37,000, including new cabinets, finishes, and associated plumbing and electrical work. There was also a renovation project initiated in 2021 that planned additional interior updates but was ultimately cancelled.

The building has seen various infrastructure improvements over the years, including a significant ground floor remodeling project in 2000 costing $120,000, which involved plumbing and electrical work. Earlier renovations have included office remodeling in 2003, roof work in 2000, and the addition of a powder room. The property has experienced relatively few issues requiring official intervention, with only one building complaint recorded in 2003 regarding an unpermitted sign installation, which was promptly resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2017 through 2024 have primarily related to external matters such as street cleaning, graffiti, and parking issues, rather than building-specific concerns. While there have been several encampment reports near the property between 2021 and 2024, these are street-related issues rather than matters directly affecting the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2787 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
67th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 221 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 severity forecast
No violation 73.9%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

2787 California St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Mar 15
Replace in kind interior. bathroom: replace tile, handless bars,hooks, mirror, paint carpet in bedroom, refinish hardwood flors in bedrooms anb hallway. kitchen:replace hardware,counterrop, tile on the floor, no exterior changes, no moving walls, no structural work.
$10,000 · Cancelled

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