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6140 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1383023 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 6140 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
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,178 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1383023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Christopher J&susan Leonard 6140 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 05, 1999

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

6140 California Street is a 2-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by the Wilkens Family Revoc Tr. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past two decades, with the most substantial improvements occurring between 2011-2012, including a major remodel of the rear space, kitchen and bathroom updates, window replacements, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Notable completed projects include a playroom addition in 2002, multiple bathroom remodels, and addressing water damage and dry rot issues in 2002 and 2008 respectively.

Recent building maintenance has been minimal, with the last major permit work dating back to 2013 when windows were replaced. The property has experienced some recurring issues with garbage and debris on the street, with multiple reports between 2023-2024, though these appear to be street-related rather than building-specific. Several parking enforcement calls regarding driveway blocking were made in 2023-2024, but officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles in each instance. Of particular note is a discontinued attempt in 2022-2023 to merge the two units into a single-family residence, which underwent Mandatory Discretionary Review but was ultimately withdrawn, leaving the current duplex configuration intact. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to systems and structure, with particular attention paid to water damage issues in the early 2000s and comprehensive electrical work completed in 2012-2013.

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Risk rating

How 6140 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
59thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 271 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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate 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 15%
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

6140 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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