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4006-4010 California St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1362020 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4006-4010 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1905
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area3,771 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1362020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sze Hang Ng Trustee 373 Hale St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale

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Included addresses

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4010 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4008 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4006 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 4006-4010 California Street, owned by the Ng Family Trust, was constructed in 1905 and is classified as a three-story flats and duplex structure located in the Lake - The Presidio neighborhood. The building's documented history shows several significant maintenance and compliance events, with the most recent major inspection occurring in October 2016. This routine safety inspection revealed multiple fire safety and building maintenance issues, including the need for carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguisher servicing, repair of wooden stairs, and removal of an unauthorized roof access ladder; all these violations were promptly abated by November 2016. The building underwent earthquake damage repairs in 1990, when work was completed to address issues with the ground floor stucco, and plumbing modifications were made in 2007 for gas houseline extensions.

The property has a history of regular housing inspections, with records showing routine assessments in 1997 (two separate inspections), 2004, and the aforementioned 2016 inspection. In terms of recent environmental conditions, there have been several 311 calls regarding the surrounding area between 2021 and 2024, primarily related to street cleaning and maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and illegal postings, though these were typically resolved promptly and were not directly related to the building's condition. A single incident of a carbon monoxide detector activation was recorded, though this was due to malfunction with no civilian injuries reported. The building's sidewalk area received attention in 2003 with issued permits for repairs, and historical records show compliance efforts in 1985 to address unspecified requirements.

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Risk rating

How 4006-4010 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
22ndpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4006-4010 California St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jul 29
Re-roof, tear off, install modified bitumen with torch.
$8,000 · Complete

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