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5624 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378015 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 5624 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 1972
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area4,258 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1378015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leung Steven C
Mailing address
25 Alta Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
102094

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Initial analysis

This 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 5624 California Street in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was constructed in 1972 and is currently owned by Steven C. Leung. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent major repair occurring in 2019 when the front entry was repaired following damage from a vehicle, costing $6,000. In 2013, serious pest control issues were reported, including mold in the front entrance and garage areas, as well as a flea infestation that reportedly started in one of the apartments and affected multiple floors. The building underwent a significant electrical upgrade in 2014, increasing the service to 400 amps with 5 meters.

The property has a history of building code compliance efforts, including an attempt to convert an illegal studio unit to a storeroom in 1983 (permit cancelled), and a central alarm system repair in 2003 that required a notice of violation. Multiple routine housing inspections have been conducted over the years (1995, 2003, 2008, and 2010), with one notably documenting a central alarm system issue that was abated in August 2003. Recent concerns have primarily involved external issues such as parking violations and sidewalk cleaning matters, with a cluster of noise complaints recorded in September 2021. The building's maintenance history suggests periodic attention to both routine upkeep and more significant repairs, though some historical concerns about unauthorized unit modifications and pest infestations may raise questions about past resident comfort and safety.

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Risk rating

How 5624 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
77th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.0%
Moderate concern 14.8%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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The story over time

5624 California St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 22
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage
311 RequestJun 14
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