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3007 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1030038 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3007 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1030038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vainish Cara E
Mailing address
947 Helena Dr Sunnyvale CA 94087
Last sale
050719

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Initial analysis

The property at 3007 California Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, currently owned by Vainish Cara E. Built in 1900, the building has undergone significant recent renovations, particularly in 2023-2024, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($19,040), conversion of garage space into additional dwelling units (ADUs), and major electrical upgrades including sprinkler monitoring systems. The building has transitioned from 2 to 4 dwelling units with the legalization of rear yard structures in 2021, though this conversion was preceded by several serious issues, including a 2019 complaint about an unpermitted dwelling unit and multiple 2020 tenant complaints regarding mold, rodent infestations, and unpermitted construction work that reportedly created safety concerns.

The property has seen extensive infrastructure improvements over the past few years, including hydronic heating installations, water service upgrades, and electrical system improvements. Historical records show earlier plumbing work in 2009 involving water and sewer line replacements, along with various other renovations between 2015-2021 covering kitchen remodels, electrical system upgrades, and safety improvements. The building's recent history is characterized by efforts to bring the property up to current safety standards, particularly through the installation of fire safety systems and the resolution of previous code violations. The property has undergone several tenant buyouts and significant renovations to comply with current building codes, though some earlier work seems to have been performed without proper permits, leading to multiple building complaints in 2018-2019.

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Risk rating

How 3007 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
26th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 496 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.1%
Moderate concern 31.9%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

3007 California St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 29
To obtain final inspection for work apprved under pa# 202105170447. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 11
Amend plumbing permit pp20250211495. work to include radiant heating at unit above per inspector michael forsberg.

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