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3003-3005 California St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1030039 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3003-3005 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 area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1030039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kessler David R Revocable T
Mailing address
David R Kessler 3005 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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3005 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3003 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3003-3005 California Street, located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood and classified as a Flats & Duplex, has undergone several significant renovations since its 1900 construction. Most notably, as of December 2024, substantial interior improvements are underway under a $130,000 permit, including complete kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, addition of new bathrooms, electrical upgrades, and installation of a laundry closet. The property has maintained consistent upkeep over the years, with a completed re-roofing project in 2017 costing $12,100. Historical records show various bathroom and deck repairs from the 1990s, including dry rot damage repairs to rear decks in 1997 and multiple bathroom remodel permits.

The building experienced one tenant buyout in early 2024, with a payment of $105,000 to one tenant on February 6. Recent municipal service calls from 2024 primarily relate to street maintenance issues, including graffiti removal, parking enforcement, and sidewalk obstruction, with the most concerning being a mechanical equipment noise complaint in June 2024 that has since been resolved. The property has undergone regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with the most recent planning records indicating interior renovations to update bathrooms, kitchens, and add bedrooms, though no significant exterior changes were noted except for a new bedroom window installation on the east facade of the upper level.

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Risk rating

How 3003-3005 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
74th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.9%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 8.5%
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

3003-3005 California St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 16
To renew #pp20250210456 for final inspection: plumbing work is for whole house except for 1 (e) bathroom. (2) new kitchens, 2 (e) kitchens, 1 (e) bathroom to be remodeled, (2) new full baths, (1) half bath. (3) shower pans.
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