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3167-3169 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 20% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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The California Street Complex H building at 3167-3169 California Street is an 18-unit, three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building underwent significant improvements in 2018, including the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) at ground level, which involved extensive work on bathrooms, kitchen, and associated fire safety systems. Most recently, in July 2023, the building received a $25,000 re-roofing project.

However, the property has several concerning and unresolved issues that warrant attention. Since March 2019, there have been multiple active building violations related to fire escape maintenance, building attachments inspection requirements, and smoke detector systems that remain unresolved. Additionally, there is a pattern of moisture-related problems, with multiple complaints about mold and mildew, most notably from Unit 4C in February 2019, where tenants reported severe moisture issues despite using dehumidifiers to remove significant amounts of water.

A recent tenant complaint from December 2023 indicates ongoing problems with inoperative plumbing, lack of heat, and mold. The building's safety systems have undergone various updates, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to meet current codes, though there was also a recent fire complaint regarding extinguishers in March 2024 that had "No Merit" upon investigation. The property has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). While the building has seen significant investment in improvements and modernization, the persistence of certain maintenance issues, particularly regarding moisture management and safety system reliability, is notable.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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Building Overview

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Lower Pacific Heights.

20% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	18
Year built	1907
Total area	12015 sq ft
Floors	3
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more

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Building Complaints

Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.

Code Violations

Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.

Fire Incidents

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Fire Injuries

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Building Permits

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3169 California St, San Francisco CA 94115
3167 California St, San Francisco CA 94115

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-06-14 17:53:55+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	other_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage	Closed
2024-12-31 12:23:29+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	other_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste	Closed
2024-08-02 00:41:55+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	furniture	Closed
2024-01-07 16:34:00+00:00	Encampments	HSOC Individual Queue	Encampment Reports	Encampment Cleanup	Closed
2023-12-15 16:18:00+00:00	Residential Building Request	DPH - Environmental Health - G	Building - Mold_and_Mildew	Mold_and_Mildew	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2024-01-04 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 28-dec-23; time last observed: 12/28/23; floor: 1; unit: c; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing inoperative; no heat; mold; other housing; ; additional information: tenant gabi 650-308-5290;	Not Active	View on DBI
2019-03-01 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Complaint generated routine initiated by cts #201929072	Active	View on DBI
2019-02-28 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Complaint generated routine initiated by cts #201929072	Active	View on DBI
2019-02-14 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Date last observed: 13-feb-19; time last observed: 8am; identity of person performing the work: no one is fixing the issue exc; floor: 2; unit: 4c; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: hi- my fiancé and i could use some help. we have had an ongoing mold issue for over a year now. we have spent countless hours cleaning it and bleaching our clothes just to get rid of the mold, but until now it has always come back monthly. we think we finally have it under control because we personally purchased 2 dehumidifiers and have been pulling 3-4 gallons of water out of our 600 sq ft apt. daily. needless to say, it's cost us time, money (throwing things away, laundry, cleaning supplies) and our health. we have been stuffy and coughing since we moved in. we even sent some stern notices to the maintenance man, victor, and have desperately tried to get the owners attention by informing them that we will go to the c	Not Active	View on DBI
2019-02-14 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Date last observed: 13-feb-19; time last observed: 8am; identity of person performing the work: no one, we are the only ones f; floor: 2; unit: 4c; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: hi- my fiancé and i could use some help. we have had an ongoing mold issue for over a year now. we have spent countless hours cleaning it and bleaching our clothes just to get rid of the mold, but until now it has always come back monthly. we think we finally have it under control because we personally purchased 2 dehumidifiers and have been pulling 3-4 gallons of water out of our 600 sq ft apt. daily. needless to say, it's cost us time, money (throwing things away, laundry, cleaning supplies) and our health. we have been stuffy and coughing since we moved in. we even sent some stern notices to the maintenance man, victor, and have desperately tried to get the owners attention by informing them that we will go to the c	Not Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z	this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations for the rear building @ 3167 california: complaint generated routine initiated by cts #201929072	building section	active
2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z	inspector comments it's the owner's responsibility to meet the inspector as scheduled on this notice of violation (see reinspection date at end of this notice): it's the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector to those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. you are required to provide access to all other common areas through-out building at this reinspection which were not accessable at the initial inspection. for example other common areas would be the corridors, garages & storage areas. also please provide access to central alarm system installed in 2018. please be advised that other violations may apply after this inspection. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection date, then it's the owner's responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b)), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. you can reach insp.coble by phone @ 415.558.6190 or by email at johanna.coble@sfgov.org. important note: please be sure to review the attached "notice of violation warnings!" for information & costs associated with failure to comply with this notice of violation.	other section	active
2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z	repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (908 hc) all fire escapes: owner or owner's representative must demonstrate working condition of all fire escape drop ladders at time of reinspection. please provide the necessary precautions during demonstration. upon completion of the inspection, all existing fire escapes shall be secured pursuant to section 1110.3.1 of the san francisco fire code. if access to fire escape is through an apartment, please notify tenants as required in order to perform this inspection in a timely manner. or instead of demonstrating working condition of drop ladders at reinspection owner may choose to provide a certification letter from a company that is licensed & bonded to inspect fire escapes proving that they are in good working condition. important notes: non-working fire escape drop ladders constitutes a life hazard as defined in the san francisco housing code sec.401 and must be corrected immediately. this item covers ladder functionality only. the bracing & attachments which secure working ladders of fire escapes to the building must be inspected by others and included as building attachments on the 604 affidavit.	building section	active
2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z	licensed architect, structural engineer, contrator, or pest control contractor required to inspect all building attachments (604(a), 1001(b.13)(d) hc) please provide the department of building inspection(dbi) with a completed compliance affidavit for section 604 of the san francisco housing code (see attached affidavit) you can also either mail the original affidavit to inspector coble @ 1660 mission st., san francisco, ca 94103, email a copy to johanna.coble@sfgov.org or provide it to her in person at a re-inspection. the department of building inspection requires all owners of properties with exterior building attachments to have a licensed general contractor, pest control contractor, architect, or structural engineer inspect all building attachments (ie. decks, porches, stairs, guardrails, fire escapes, elevated walkways &/or any other building attachment not mentioned herein) every 5 years to assure their continued stability and safety. if the licensed professional recommends repairs, then you are required to obtain a building permit to repair, replace, &/or remove any building attachments. (if more than 50% of any building attachment is to be replaced, then you must submit two sets of plans with the building permit application) if an affidavit was already submitted to housing inspection services w/in the last 5 years, then please provide a copy of this completed affidavit to the housing inspector in order to abate this item. in order to verify that dbi is in receipt of your affidavit, you may call or email chief clerk, bernedette perez at 415-558-6165, or bernadette.perez@sfgov.org note: this violation cannot be abated until receipt of affidavit.	building section	active
2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z	building permit required (301 hc) provide smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors and/or repair/replace malfunctioning detector(s) as required in all dwelling units. you are required to provide & install a battery operated smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors in each dwelling unit. the carbon monoxide detector is to be centrally located in each common area. all other smoke detectors to be located in each & every sleeping room (a sleeping room is any habitable room including dining rooms or living rooms, etc. that are being used for sleeping purposes.) battery operated smoke & carbon monoxide detector should be mounted on ceilings. however if smoke detectors are mounted on walls, then they must be mounted as per manufacturer's specifications, but mounted no less than 4" or no more than 12" from ceiling (nfpa 72) note: you are responsible for routine maintenance of all smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors with batteries. smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors must be tested on a regular basis and all batteries/backup batteries to be replaced annually in order to maintain their working condition. advise occupants not to disconnect the batteries.	building section	active

Incident Date	Primary Situation	Ignition Cause
2024-09-04 00:00:00+00:00	500W Welfare Check	None
2022-12-28 00:00:00+00:00	730 System malfunction, other	None
2022-12-27 00:00:00+00:00	735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction	None
2022-08-25 00:00:00+00:00	743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional	None

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