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4117-4123 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1363018 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4117-4123 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1363018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sophie Gasparatos Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Gasparatos Sophie Trustee 636 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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4123 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4117 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 4117-4123 California Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Sophie Gasparatos Living Trust, has a century-long history dating back to 1900. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent years, with records showing recurring concerns about unauthorized construction and safety compliance. Most notably, in 2012, electrical violations were documented involving hazardous wiring related to a marijuana grow operation, which was abated within three months. The building has seen repeated issues with its stairway structures, including dry rot repairs in 2008 and earlier repairs in 1991, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges with this critical safety feature.

Recent years have brought continued concerns about unauthorized work and building safety. In 2022, a complaint was filed regarding an unpermitted new sign installation on the commercial portion of the property, while multiple complaints in late 2013 documented possible illegal construction activities occurring at night. The property has also faced fire safety concerns, with three separate fire complaints recorded between 2009 and 2013 regarding combustible materials, though all were promptly corrected. More routine municipal service issues have been reported, including flooding problems in December 2022 and various street-related complaints such as debris, illegal postings, and parking violations, though these are generally not directly related to building conditions. The building's permit history, including both completed and expired permits, suggests ongoing maintenance work is required to address both structural and safety issues, though many of the historical violations have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 4117-4123 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.2%
Moderate concern 22.7%
Severe concern 9.0%
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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4117-4123 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 21
Other
Sewer
311 RequestFeb 23
Garbage and debris

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