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4832 California St

Lake Street, SF 94118 1370023C 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4832 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1923
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1370023C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4834 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located at 4832 California Street in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood, this 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by Loey Grant. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2020-2021, costing $75,000, which included an upper unit remodel to create an open floor plan with updates to the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. During this same period, major infrastructure upgrades were completed, including electrical work with the installation of 25 circuits, a new sub-panel, and a 400a overhead service upgrade shared with the neighboring unit (4834 California Street), along with plumbing improvements consisting of new washer/dryer installations, bathroom fixtures, and a furnace replacement.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to exterior upkeep, with a complete replacement of front wall stucco in 2009. While the property has experienced several parking-related complaints between 2017 and 2024, including multiple instances of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, these incidents are primarily related to street management issues rather than building conditions. Other minor concerns include a graffiti incident in 2018 that was promptly addressed, and one street cleaning request in 2021. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrades, with all recent major work (2020-2021) being properly permitted and completed, indicating responsible property management and investment in the building's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 4832 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
98thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled 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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4832 California St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 12
Kitchen washer/dryer, one bathroom, one powder room and one shower pan.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 12
One furnace

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