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7015 California St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1401021 12 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 7015 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area11,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1401021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Fong Arvin & May Kee Truste 3017 Bateman St Berkeley CA 94705
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 7015 California Street in the Outer Richmond, built in 1960 and owned by the Fong family trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past few years. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current safety ordinances, following completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2017 as a soft-story building under Tier 3 requirements. The property has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues through its permit history, including window replacements in multiple units (2014-2015), bathroom repairs and electrical upgrades in Units 203 & 303 (2014), and roofing work completed in both 2000 and 2008.

The building has experienced several concerning issues over its recent history, particularly between 2014 and 2020, including water-related problems such as leaks, water damage, and mold in Unit 203, which were documented in multiple complaints and required various repairs. There were also several fire safety violations recorded in 2018-2021 related to blocked exits and hazardous materials, though these violations were subsequently abated. The property underwent a failed attempt to add additional units in 2017, with that permit being withdrawn. Street maintenance issues outside the building have been documented through 311 calls, particularly regarding garbage and debris, though these are typical urban maintenance matters and not specific to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 7015 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
7th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 967 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.7%
Moderate concern 54.9%
Severe concern 12.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

7015 California St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 01
Vehicle car alarm
Noise
311 RequestJun 21
Garbage and debris

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