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4442-4448 California St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1366026 4 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4442-4448 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area5,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1366026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Living Trust
Mailing address
Quok Q & Jane B Lee Trustee 1550 Clement St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
070213

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4446 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4448 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4442 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4444 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 4442-4448 California Street is a three-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. Built in 1905, this flats and duplex structure contains 4 units and is currently owned by the Lee Living Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent significant works being a standard water heater replacement in 2022 (though this permit has since expired), and a completed sewer replacement in 2015.

The building has experienced multiple code violations and complaints since 1998, with the most concerning being a 2018 incident regarding peeling paint and potential lead hazards that was ultimately resolved. Historical violations included fire safety issues such as inadequate lighting, fire proofing problems, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated in 2001. A 2008 routine inspection revealed multiple issues requiring attention, including concerns about gas meter instructions, self-closing devices, and stair repairs. There were also two sewage backup incidents reported in 2017. The property has seen several municipal service calls between 2017 and 2024, primarily relating to maintenance issues such as graffiti removal, illegal postings, and a hazardous materials incident. While the building has faced various maintenance and safety compliance challenges over the years, all documented violations and complaints appear to have been addressed and resolved as of their respective abatement dates.

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Risk rating

How 4442-4448 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
19th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 535 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.8%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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4442-4448 California St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Aug 05
Work category: 1p; 30 gallon standard water heater change-out. same-for-same
Expired

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