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3775 California St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1038040 9 units · 3 fl · 1921

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3775 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 1921
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area9,702 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1038040
Ownership

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

Owner name
California Street Investmen
Mailing address
Gordon Property Management 1596 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
041018

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3775 California Street, owned by California Street Investment, was constructed in 1921 and has undergone numerous significant upgrades over the past several years. Most notably, in 2022-2023, the building received major fire safety improvements, including a new fire alarm control panel, wireless communication system, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounder horns, to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building has experienced recurring hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2021-2023 regarding unavailable or scalding hot water, and reportedly requiring electrical modifications for two new gas water heaters in early 2023. There were also several concerns in 2019 regarding unauthorized after-hours construction work and fire system modifications, which resulted in fines and regulatory attention.

The property has a history of regular maintenance and upgrades, including comprehensive fire system improvements, unit renovations (notably Units 2, 4, 6, and 8), electrical service upgrades to 400A, plumbing updates including boiler removal and water heater installations, and various other building improvements. However, there are currently three active violations from 2023 related to fire safety systems that require attention, including fire alarm maintenance, smoke detector documentation, and fire escape ladder repairs. The building has experienced several false fire alarms and system malfunctions over the years, though no significant fire-related incidents or civilian injuries have been recorded. Additionally, there have been multiple tenant buyouts at nearby 8 Jordan Avenue between 2016-2021, suggesting some turnover in the neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 3775 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
0th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.2%
Moderate concern 56.3%
Severe concern 30.4%
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

3775 California St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 21
Human or animal waste
Human or Animal Waste
Plumbing PermitFeb 22
Work category: 1p; for the installation of 4 gas water heater pan drain outside as needed

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