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5930 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1381018 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 5930 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1381018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Tom Howard Shao-kern & Anna 15 Digby St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
090618

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 5930 California Street, constructed in 1925, has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, most notably extensive unit renovations and system upgrades. Recent major improvements include the 2020 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #3 ($50,000), the 2017 comprehensive renovation of Unit #4 including new bathroom, windows, and electrical upgrades ($65,000), and the transformation of Unit #2 in 2013 with kitchen remodel and bedroom conversion. The building has received substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2010, replacement of all four furnaces and water heaters in 2017, and new copper plumbing piping installed in 2013 to replace galvanized piping.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time. Notable historical violations from 2001 involved various fire and security concerns, including fire extinguisher maintenance, combustible storage, door security, and smoke detector requirements, all of which were abated by July 2001. Two plumbing-related complaints occurred in June 2010 involving bathroom flooding, and there was one complaint in 2018 regarding possible inadequate sound insulation following recent renovations. The building's systems have been regularly maintained, as evidenced by multiple plumbing and electrical permits showing systematic upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, and safety features. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement, with no recent internal building complaints on record, suggesting improved maintenance and resident satisfaction in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 5930 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
53th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 310 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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The story over time

5930 California St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 03
Revise e202504282002: to change address to unit# 1 (original job scope replace sub-panel)
Complete
Building PermitMay 21
Unit 1: administrative permit 202504285323 to correct from unit 3 to unit 1.

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