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7001 California St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1401022 12 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 7001 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 area10,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1401022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
753 29th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 7001 California Street in the Outer Richmond, owned by Frances Lew-koike, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the property completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2015-2016, including the installation of special steel moment frames and replacement of dry-rotted posts, achieving compliance with San Francisco Building Code requirements. The building has had regular maintenance work, including a new roof installation in 2015 ($25,000) and sewer line improvements in 2021. Several concerning issues were addressed in 2016 when the property received multiple violations for water damage, sink repair needs, and interior surface problems, including mold in bathroom ceilings and ceiling damage, all of which were abated by June 2016. The building has had routine housing inspections over the years, with documented issues from 1996-2016 showing concerns like worn carpeting, window problems, and various maintenance needs.

The property has experienced several fire safety incidents, including alarm system activations in 2009, 2018, and 2021, though these were generally resolved with "Condition Corrected" outcomes. There were two documented contained cooking fires with no injuries. Recent maintenance history suggests improved attention to safety systems, with the most recent fire alarm complaint from 2023 being resolved promptly. While there have been some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris in 2024, these issues have been addressed by city services. The building's soft-story retrofit work completion is significant, marking the property as having addressed major seismic safety requirements, though it was classified as Tier 3 under the program, indicating it required substantial work to achieve compliance.

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Risk rating

How 7001 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 998 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

7001 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 05
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 13
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