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4036-4038 California St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1362025 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 Lake Street
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4036-4038 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area1,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1362025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mary Ann Goto Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Goto Mary Ann Trustee 4036 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012417

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4036 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4038 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 4036-4038 California Street, located in the Lake - The Presidio neighborhood, is a 1904 flats/duplex structure currently owned by the Mary Ann Goto Living Trust. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2015, with significant work completed including kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements, all totaling approximately $80,000. Specific upgrades in 2015 included the replacement of 17 vinyl windows, complete remodels of two kitchens and bathrooms, reroofing, foundation repair work, and improvements to the rear staircase. During this period, the property also saw comprehensive infrastructure updates, including electrical panel upgrades, water heater replacements, heating system upgrades, and plumbing work involving water pipes and sewer lines.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with street space maintenance permits issued throughout 2015, including sidewalk repairs. A notable safety and structural improvement was the foundation upgrade and rear staircase replacement completed in 2015. The property had at least one documented incident in January 2022 involving offensive graffiti on city property, which was subsequently addressed by City Services. A previous sewer line replacement was completed in 2007, indicating ongoing maintenance of critical systems. The extensive 2015 renovation work appears to have brought the building's systems up to modern standards, with no recent permits or permits filed for major repairs or improvements, suggesting the building has been stable since the extensive upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 4036-4038 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
56th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.7%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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