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5605-5611 California St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415001 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 5605-5611 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 1923
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1923
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Duong Vo V
Mailing address
Cheng Willeen 90 Denslowe Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
022219

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Included addresses

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5609 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5607 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5605 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
5611 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 5605-5611 California Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by Duong Vo V. The building's maintenance history includes several significant improvements, such as the installation of sixty aluminum windows in 1984, and more recently, street space work in 2016. In the early 1990s, repairs were completed to address stucco wall damage caused by a car incident. The property has undergone three routine housing inspections between 1998 and 2009, with all violations addressed and abated, including a 2003 incident involving fire safety concerns related to combustible storage and garbage receptacle sprinklers.

Of particular note is a tenant buyout in February 2019 involving two tenants at 5605 California Street for $50,000. The building has experienced two documented fire-related incidents: one involving carbon monoxide and another related to a malfunctioning alarm system, though fortunately neither resulted in civilian injuries. The property has faced ongoing challenges with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025 reporting various debris issues, including garbage, furniture, and even human waste, all of which were ultimately resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 5605-5611 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
22th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1755 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 64.0%
Moderate concern 23.8%
Severe concern 12.2%
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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5605-5611 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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