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5828-5830 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1380020A 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 5828-5830 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 1916
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 1916
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 built1916
Total area2,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1380020A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gerughty David & De Jong Ja 5830 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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5830 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5828 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5828-5830 California Street, located in the Lake - The Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916 and currently owned by Thomas R & Dorothy C Gerugh. The building has experienced recurring issues with dry rot throughout its history, with the most recent repair work scheduled for January 2025 focusing on the rear stairway and small deck, following earlier interventions in 2006 that addressed dry rot in the kitchen area around cabinets. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects, including a complete reroofing in 1998, fence repairs in 1993, and electrical improvements in 2006 that included the installation of GFI outlets in the kitchen and a new water heater.

The building's maintenance history includes two concerning incidents in November 1999 involving a routine housing inspection and a reported issue with non-functioning light switches affecting an elderly tenant, though both complaints were promptly addressed and marked as "Not Active." While the most recent building permit from 2025 indicates ongoing attention to maintenance issues, the property's permit history suggests regular upkeep by the owners, with particular attention paid to addressing structural and safety concerns such as dry rot, electrical systems, and plumbing. The most recent 311 call from January 2025 regarding abandoned furniture appears to be a minor exterior maintenance issue that was promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 5828-5830 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
75thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 165 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5828-5830 California St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 17
Interior remodel: convert (e) storage room to an excercise room, a media room and a bathroom for unit# 1 above.
$70,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintMay 18
Date last observed: 16-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner;

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