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6010-6012 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1382018B 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6010-6012 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 1923
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1382018B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
179 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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6012 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6010 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 6010-6012 California Street, owned by Norma Quan and located in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood, has a documented history spanning several decades since its construction in 1923. The most significant incident in recent memory was a fire in 2002 that affected both the first and second floors, requiring approximately $70,000 in repairs, along with roof and attic restoration work costing $10,000. More recent improvements include central heating replacement in unit #2 (2008), bathroom renovations (2007), house trap replacement (2022), and multiple electrical upgrades (2003). There have been several false fire alarms and a few instances of alarm system malfunctions recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported in any fire-related incidents.

The property has undergone various maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the years, including street space permits (2019), sidewalk work (2004), and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. A notable complaint was filed in 2004 regarding unsafe construction practices involving driveway disruption, though this was quickly abated. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to parking issues, including several instances of blocked driveways and illegal parking, as well as some infrastructure concerns like a curb defect (2024) and a damaged tree (2022). The building's services and systems appear to have received regular attention, with several permits for various repairs and updates, though some historical permits have expired, including a 1984 bathroom repair permit and a 2003 garage door operator installation.

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Risk rating

How 6010-6012 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 310 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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6010-6012 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 24
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