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7025 California St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1401020 12 units · 3 fl · 1960

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

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 7025 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 1960
2 or more units
12 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 1960
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area11,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1401020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chin Diana M Ttee 1283 Fascination Cir Richmond CA 94803
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

7025 California Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1960, currently owned by the Chin Family Living Trust and located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably the completion of a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade in 2023-2024 to install low-frequency devices in sleeping areas, and a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 to improve seismic performance. Historical records show multiple fire safety violations have been documented and subsequently corrected between 2018 and 2022, including issues with alarm systems, fire escapes, and exit maintenance, all of which were properly addressed according to fire department records.

The building has a history of window-related improvements, with several permits showing replacement of old windows with more energy-efficient options between 1994 and 2009. A notable tenant complaint from 2014 mentioned issues with dampness/mold in several units due to single-pane windows, though this is now several years old. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, indicating it has completed required seismic upgrades. Recent inspections and permits suggest ongoing attention to building safety systems, particularly fire safety. The property has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, as evidenced by the multiple fire safety violations in the 2000s, including problems with the fire alarm system, fire escape ladders, and smoke enclosure doors, though these have all been marked as "not active" after being abated.

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Risk rating

How 7025 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 988 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
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

7025 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
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