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6042 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1382024 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6042 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 1924
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1382024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1845 Rivera St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
September 03, 1993

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 6042 California Street, owned by Susan Ng Pon, was constructed in 1924 and has experienced several significant events throughout its history. Most notably, in April 2001, the property faced multiple violations related to lead paint hazards, floor covering repairs, and a water heater issue, though these were all resolved by July 10, 2001. A concerning unpermitted unit complaint was filed in February 2022 but was quickly resolved by March 4, 2022. The building underwent some infrastructure maintenance in 2011 with a street space and sidewalk repair project, as well as the replacement of a house trap, both of which were completed.

Recent years have seen the property primarily involved in external matters rather than internal building issues. There were two informal fire complaints in 2006 and 2012, with the 2006 complaint requiring correction of conditions before closure in 2015. The surrounding area has generated numerous 311 calls from 2023 to 2025, primarily concerning parking violations and street cleaning issues, including multiple reports of driveway blocking, garbage, and debris. While these external matters don't directly impact the building's habitability, they provide insight into the general neighborhood conditions. A tree maintenance issue was reported in April 2024 and remains open as of the latest data, though this is also an external matter not directly affecting the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 6042 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
28thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 475 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

6042 California St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 20
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 07
Abandoned vehicle

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