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6239 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1409045 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6239 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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 1909
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1409045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Carl A & Jaqueline T Jew Tr 172 Cobblestone Drive San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 6239 California Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909, currently owned by Carl S & Jacqueline T Jew R. The property's maintenance record shows limited activity over recent years, with two notable events on record. Most recently, in late 2024, the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division received a general health-related service request that was subsequently transferred to their Healthy Housing Program, though the specific nature of the environmental health issue is not detailed in the records. This marks the only public health-related incident recorded for the property in recent years.

Prior to that, in September 2019, there was a fire-related complaint concerning weeds and grass on the property, though this was found to have "No Merit" and was resolved by early October 2019. It's worth noting that the above incidents occurred several years apart and appear to have been promptly addressed through the appropriate channels. The building's record over the past decade shows relatively few incidents requiring intervention, particularly when compared to many other multi-family residential properties in the city.

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Risk rating

How 6239 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
39thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 16%
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

6239 California St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 16
An emergency response has revealed a fire in a rear yard storage shed that resulted in damage to the side of the building located at 318 25th ave. the fire department demilished the shed and brought it out to the side walk. code/section: sfbc 106a.4.7 monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJun 16
Fire in rear yard storage shed, damage to side of building at 318 25th av

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