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5817 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1413043 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 5817 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 1964
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
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,406 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1413043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Premier-One Investment Inc
Mailing address
1278 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
072220

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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AI summary

The two-story multi-family residential building at 5817 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Premier-one Investment Inc, was constructed in 1964 and contains 4 apartment units. The building's maintenance history shows several significant events, with the most recent major improvement being a $9,800 reroofing project completed in 2014. Two routine inspections in 2001 and 2009 revealed multiple fire safety issues that were subsequently addressed, including violations related to smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure door closers, combustible storage, and garage usage. The 2001 violations were all abated by September 21, 2001, while similar fire safety violations were noted and resolved during the 2009 inspection.

In recent years, there have been numerous 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to parking enforcement issues, with five separate citations issued between 2020 and 2023 for blocked driveways. There were also some concerns about tree maintenance, with multiple reports in 2020 regarding overgrown trees and damaged trees, though these were addressed through regular city processes. Two graffiti incidents were reported and resolved in 2020, and the most recent issue, involving abandoned electronics, was reported in December 2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues in the past, most violations have been addressed in a timely manner, and there are no current active violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 5817 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
39th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 71.9%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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5817 California St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 08
Garbage and debris
electronics

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