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6909-6911 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1402048 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6909-6911 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1402048
Ownership

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

Owner name
James B Yin Separate Proper
Mailing address
Yin James B Ttee 6909 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
012599

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6911 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6909 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 6909-6911 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by James B Yin Separate Property. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2019, when a $90,000 project was completed that included kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical upgrades, and lighting replacement throughout. This renovation was accompanied by appropriate plumbing and electrical permits, demonstrating proper compliance with building codes. Earlier improvements included a $9,000 reroofing project in 2008 and a sewer repair/replacement in 2007, indicating attention to basic infrastructure maintenance.

The property has a documented history of various improvement attempts in the early 1980s, including proposals for basement modifications and correction of violations, though some of these permits were either withdrawn or expired. More recent history shows multiple 311 calls related to street conditions and parking issues around the building, with eight such calls recorded between 2022 and 2024. While most of these cases were resolved relatively quickly, including citations for illegal parking and reports of debris, the nature of these calls primarily relates to the public right-of-way rather than the building's structural or procedural compliance. Two calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris were particularly notable, though these appeared to be external to the building itself and were resolved by city services. The most recent building improvements and plumbing maintenance work suggest that while the building has experienced typical urban challenges related to its location, its major systems have received appropriate attention and upgrading in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 6909-6911 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
71th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.2%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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6909-6911 California St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 18
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJul 07
Garbage and debris

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