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7002-7008 California St

Sea Cliff, SF 94121 1392032 4 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 Sea Cliff — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sea Cliff average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 7002-7008 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 1921
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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 1921
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 built1921
Total area3,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1392032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
7006 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 29, 1988

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7004 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
7006 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
7008 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
7002 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 7002-7008 California Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building owned by Mark Wells Kniesche and was constructed in 1921. The building has undergone several significant renovations and addressed various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2017, substantial voluntary structural strengthening work was completed on the ground floor, costing $50,000. Earlier improvements from 2007 included unit renovations in #7004, which involved bathroom additions and ceiling modifications, along with comprehensive plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building experienced multiple housing inspection violations in 2004 that were resolved by February 2005, including issues with fire proofing, combustible storage, security requirements, and various building code violations.

More recent history shows a series of fire code violations between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent fire complaint in May 2024, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Violation Issued." The property has had several fire alarm system activations, CO detector activations, and false alarms documented between 2020 and 2022, none resulting in injuries or confirmed fires. In 2024, there was a sewage backup issue reported from the side sewer vent, which has since been resolved. The building's recent history includes several 311 calls regarding street-related issues and routine maintenance concerns, with the most recent being a garbage collection complaint in December 2024 and some graffiti incidents in November 2024. While the property has had periodic maintenance and compliance issues as documented in the permits, inspections, and violation records, many have been appropriately addressed, though the recent pattern of fire code violations and system activations warrants attention to ongoing safety compliance efforts.

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Risk rating

How 7002-7008 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
40thpercentile

Out of 20 buildings in this neighborhood, 12 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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7002-7008 California St event timeline

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