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5824-5826 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1380020 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 5824-5826 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 1917
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area2,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1380020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lydia Mosk-Jancula 2016 Lvg
Mailing address
Mosk-jancula Lydia Trustee P O Box 147 Philo CA 95466
Last sale
060118

Landlord portfolio

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5826 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5824 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 5824-5826 California Street, located in the Lake/Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1917 and currently owned by Lydia Mosk-jancula 2016 Lvg. The property's most significant recent maintenance work occurred in September 2022, when a substantial reroofing project was completed at a cost of $25,200, representing the building's first major roofing work in over two decades; previous roofing permits from 1998 have since expired. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with no major structural or safety issues reported through available records.

The property has experienced typical urban infrastructure incidents over the past several years, though none appear directly related to the building's condition or management. These incidents include a sewage backup event in May 2018 that was promptly resolved, various street cleaning matters including abandoned furniture in November 2024 and loose garbage in November 2020, and several streetlight issues involving both burnt-out and continuously lit lights in 2011 and 2015, all of which were addressed by the respective utility companies. Parking-related incidents near the property have been minimal, with only one documented case of a blocked driveway in January 2023 that could not be verified by responding officers. The building's permit and incident history suggests regular maintenance and prompt response to reported issues, with no pattern of recurring problems that would significantly impact resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 5824-5826 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
87th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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5824-5826 California St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 11
Soil stabilization for permeation grouting of the soils along the existing foundation.
$8,400 · Complete

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