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5618 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378014 6 units · 2 fl · 1960

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 5618 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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 1960
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area4,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1378014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1 Peter Yorke Way San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
December 03, 2002

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 5618 California Street, owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop O, was constructed in 1960. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related interventions over the years, including two reroofing projects (in 1992 and 2003), the installation of two LiftMaster garage door openers in 2003, and rear stairway repairs in 1994. The property was subject to two routine housing inspections, one in 2001 and another in 2008, where multiple violations were identified, particularly concerning fire safety, with issues related to fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstruction, and garbage receptacle placement. The 2001 inspection revealed problems with the central alarm system and various plumbing and electrical systems, while the 2008 inspection noted concerns about stair conditions. All identified violations were marked as abated, with the 2008 inspection closing in August 2008.

Recent activity at the property has been limited to external maintenance issues, with several 311 calls regarding sidewalk conditions between 2019 and 2024, including reports of garbage, cleaning needs, and graffiti. Notably, there were multiple instances of waste management issues reported through 311 calls, with the most recent involving garbage and debris in June 2024. One noise complaint was recorded in July 2020, but no specific building-related violations or complaints have been filed in recent years. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing major systems and safety concerns promptly, though the concentration of violations during the 2001 and 2008 inspections suggests periods of maintenance and safety system management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 5618 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
20thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 528 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

5618 California St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 06
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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