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6465-6469 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1407042 4 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 6465-6469 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area3,628 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1407042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan/Lau Family Trust
Mailing address
Kevin Chan & Frances F Lau, 169 Rae Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
062012

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6465 A California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6467 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6465 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
6469 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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AI summary

The 4-unit mixed-use residential building at 6465-6469 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a three-story structure built in 1911 and currently owned by the Chan/Lau Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2006-2011, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels, electrical system upgrades (200-amp service installation), and various structural repairs. In 2002, the building experienced heating and mold issues that were promptly addressed within approximately one month, though these violations were notable for affecting resident comfort and habitability. The building has also seen some compliance challenges, including a complaint in 2006 regarding unauthorized basement construction and unpermitted work on the top floor unit, both of which were ultimately resolved.

More recent history shows continued attention to building maintenance and compliance, with the latest permit activity recorded in 2017 for electrical modifications. The property has had routine housing inspections over the years, including a regular inspection in 2003 and a complaint-based inspection in 2011, which indicated some oversight in construction activities at that time. The building's permit history shows proper documentation and completion of major systems upgrades, including plumbing work for laundry machine installation and various electrical improvements. Recent external maintenance issues have been minimal and primarily related to street cleaning matters in 2021, with these cases being resolved through normal municipal processes. The record suggests that while the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues and compliance concerns in the past, there has been a concerted effort to address these problems through proper permitting and repairs, particularly during the 2006-2011 renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 6465-6469 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
14th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 age

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 59.9%
Moderate concern 28.9%
Severe concern 11.3%
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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