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6705 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1404001 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

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.

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 6705 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
4 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 1923
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1404001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Foon Wai Woo, Trustee 37 Hilltop Ave West Warwick RI 02893
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 6705 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Foon Wai Woo Trust, was built in 1923 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. Most recently, in January 2025, there have been multiple municipal service calls regarding tree maintenance (including both a hanging limb and a damaged tree), along with several reports of garbage and debris issues. Between October 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple 311 calls related to waste management and parking enforcement in the vicinity of the building.

The building has a documented history of compliance issues requiring attention to safety concerns. In 2003-2004, the property underwent remediation of plumbing/electrical violations and fire safety concerns, including the removal of combustible storage and installation of fire sprinklers. In 2008, further improvements were made to address handrail installation and egress obstructions, indicating past concerns with stair safety and emergency access. Historical maintenance records show roof replacement in 2008 and window installations in 1990, while various structural improvements were made in 1998 to address deteriorating stairs in the side lightwell. The building has experienced several false fire alarms, and while there were no injuries reported, these incidents indicate the need for ongoing attention to fire safety systems. A recent planning record from 2024 notes concerns about architecturally incompatible windows on the property, though this issue appears to be resolved as the status is listed as "Closed - Cancelled."

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Risk rating

How 6705 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1755 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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6705 California St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Nov 06
Reroof. hot works.
$19,000 · Complete
Building PermitNov 06
Partial siding replacement south west side. remove the existing siding. install a new one in kind. not visible from street.

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