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5045-5047 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1421030 2 units · 2 fl · 1942

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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5045-5047 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 1942
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 1942
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 built1942
Total area2,239 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1421030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
5045 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 04, 2007

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5047 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
5045 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5045-5047 California Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district was built in 1942 and is currently owned by Huang Hui Wen & Yang Hui Xi. The property has undergone several significant modifications over the past two decades, with the most substantial work completed in 2011, including the conversion of the garage level into a family daycare facility for 12 children, which involved creating a one-hour rated hallway, adding a full bathroom, and installing smoke detectors. This renovation was accompanied by comprehensive updates to the building's infrastructure, including plumbing work to add a bathroom with shower, vanity, and toilet, replace laundry facilities, and upgrade heating systems. The electrical system received a major upgrade in 2011, boosting service from 80 to 200 amps and installing two 100-amp panels with multiple circuits.

The building has faced some regulatory challenges, most notably in 2020 when complaints were filed regarding two unauthorized structures in the rear yard that reportedly blocked a neighbor's window and resulted in improper garbage placement. This violation was eventually abated by November 2020. Earlier complaints in 2012 also addressed unauthorized construction in the backyard, though this was resolved within weeks. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since these issues were addressed, and there have been no recent violations. Other records show routine neighborhood issues typical for the area, including several 311 calls for street cleaning and graffiti removal between 2010 and 2022, as well as reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal postings, none of which directly relate to the building's condition or operation.

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Risk rating

How 5045-5047 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 982 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

5045-5047 California St event timeline

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2020
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 08
A response to a complaint has revealed that 2 structures have been installed at the rear yard of the above address. without a building permit and planning dept. approval. only 1 structure 100 sq ft or less is allowed without a building permit. code/section: sfbc 103a, 106a.2 seci monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJun 08
Two illegal structures in the backyard without the benefit of permits. one of the structure blocks the neighbor's window and garbage placed under their window.

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