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6350-6356 California St

Lake Street, SF 94121 1385019 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

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.

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 6350-6356 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 1920
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.

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 1920
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area4,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1385019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Baron Kenneth S & Lynn Z Tr 162 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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6356 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6354 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6350 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6352 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 6350-6356 California Street, located in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood, is a 1920 structure currently owned by Baron Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent being a sewage back-up discharge issue in October 2024, which has since been resolved. Major structural work was completed in 2009 when the building underwent voluntary seismic strengthening at the garage level, including the installation of steel moment frames and plywood reinforcement on critical walls, with a cost of $40,686. Other substantial renovations include a reroofing project in 2018 costing $24,750, and various kitchen and bathroom upgrades in multiple units between 2012-2016, involving cabinet replacements, flooring updates, and electrical improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural integrity and resident comfort, with foundation bolting completed in 2004 and multiple routine apartment inspections showing general compliance with housing standards. Some initial violations were recorded in 2003 regarding combustible storage and exterior door self-closing devices, but these were promptly abated by September 2003. While there have been some plumbing and sewage issues, including a 2014 odor complaint and the recent 2024 sewer vent issue, these have been addressed through proper channels. The property has undergone regular electrical updates as well, with significant work completed in 2009-2016 including LED conversions, new appliance installations, and smoke detector upgrades. The building's history shows systematic maintenance and upgrading of systems, though residents should be aware of the periodic plumbing and sewer-related issues that have emerged over time.

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Risk rating

How 6350-6356 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
24thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 502 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

6350-6356 California St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jan 19
Rewire areas with existing knob-and-tube wiring and replace with new nm cable (romex), including the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallway, entry, and garage. and replace electrical panel
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Electrical PermitJan 19
Rewire areas with existing knob-and-tube wiring and replace with new nm cable (romex), including the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallway, entry, and garage. and replace electrical panel

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