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5921-5923 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1412030 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 5921-5923 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 1922
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1412030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hs Wong Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Wong Howard M & Summer Trus 683 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
051704

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5923 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5921 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5921-5923 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Hs Wong Revoc Tr, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent being a $20,000 reroofing project completed in October 2023. The building has seen consistent upkeep, including comprehensive window replacements on the second and third floors (2003), kitchen and bathroom renovations (2003), and various electrical upgrades (2003). A concerning sewer trap issue was reported and resolved in 2009, with a complaint about lead paint concerns in 2017. While there were two sewer-related incidents reported in 2019 (including one for flooding), both cases were either cancelled or resolved.

The property's historical record shows efforts to bring the building into municipal code compliance in 1987-1988, and there was an attempt to legalize an existing ground floor unit in 2014, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. Recent issues near the property include recurring problems with sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018-2024 regarding garbage, debris, and waste. The most recent maintenance work, particularly the 2023 roofing project, suggests ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure. The building appears to have maintained compliance with housing codes since the 2009 sewer issue, with no active violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 5921-5923 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
81th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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5921-5923 California St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Apr 06
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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