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6009 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1411029 4 units · 2 fl · 1971

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 6009 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 1971
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 1971
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 built1971
Total area4,048 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1411029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ng Michael & Kristine L 2650 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
September 27, 2001

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 6009 California Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Hing Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1971. The building's maintenance record indicates a reroofing project was undertaken in 2001 at a cost of $7,500. A notable series of fire safety violations was documented in May 2001, including issues with egress obstruction, fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tool availability, and combustible storage concerns; however, all these violations were abated by July 2001. More recent fire safety violations were recorded in June 2006, specifically regarding exit door self-closing mechanisms, fire extinguisher mounting, and smoke detector maintenance, though these were also subsequently corrected.

In recent months, the property has generated multiple 311 complaints related to garbage and debris, with nine separate reports between January 4-12, 2025, all concerning overflowing city garbage cans, suggesting ongoing waste management challenges in the vicinity. An encampment-related complaint was filed on January 4, 2025, but the responding authorities were unable to locate the situation. Two fire complaints were logged against the building's address, one in 2006 (resulting in violations) and another in 2016, which was deemed to have no merit. While the building had several safety-related issues in the early 2000s and mid-2000s, there have been no recorded building violations or safety complaints in recent years, though the recent garbage management issues warrant attention to local waste disposal practices in the area.

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Risk rating

How 6009 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
70thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 675 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
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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6009 California St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 28
City garbage can overflowing
City garbage can overflowing
311 RequestSep 24
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