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6847-6849 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1403032 2 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 6847-6849 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 1911
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.

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 1911
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,783 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1403032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
6849 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 22, 1996

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6847 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6849 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 6847-6849 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Yee Kin C & Stephanie, was constructed in 1911 and contains two units. The building underwent significant renovations between 2008-2014, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2009 (with 74 heads connected to the city main), electrical upgrades including 200-amp service and new wiring infrastructure, and extensive plumbing work including the installation of two gas furnaces. A notable complaint was filed in September 2008 regarding unauthorized demolition work beyond the scope of permitted renovations, though this was abated shortly thereafter. The building received various inspections throughout the renovation period, with multiple permits being finalized in 2013.

In recent history, the property has experienced several infrastructure-related issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk problems, including collapsed sidewalk and tree root damage. These issues remain open as of October 2023. The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to garbage management, with resolved cases for debris and abandoned vehicles near the property. The property underwent major improvements during the renovation period, including bathroom and kitchen remodels, elevator installation (though initial permit expired), and electrical system upgrades. A fire alarm system issue was reported and corrected in 2011, and there was one environmental exemption processed in relation to the property. The extensive renovation work completed between 2008-2014 included comprehensive updates to meet modern safety and accessibility standards, though some permits required subsequent final inspections to close out the work.

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Risk rating

How 6847-6849 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
67thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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