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4927-4929 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1422043 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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4927-4929 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
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 built1923
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1422043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Naresh C Patel Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Naresh C & Pushpaben N Pate 2468 39Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
090315

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4929 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4927 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 4927-4929 California Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Naresh C Patel Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial work occurring in 2015 when all four units received comprehensive updates including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, plumbing improvements, and the relocation of laundry facilities. The improvements in 2015, totaling over $30,000, included kitchen cabinets, new appliances, bathroom fixtures, and converting flooring from carpet to laminate. Additional maintenance work was completed on the backyard deck that same year, addressing deteriorated wood. Earlier, in 2001, the building received window upgrades with the replacement of eight front glass windows.

The building has a history of code violations and complaints, most notably from 2000-2005, when several fire safety and security issues were identified and subsequently resolved. These included concerns about fire proofing materials, combustible storage, gas utility shutoff tools, and exterior door self-closing devices. A violation from 2011 regarding unpermitted bathroom construction in the garage was also resolved. The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues and neighborhood concerns, as evidenced by recent 311 calls, including noise complaints and parking violations, with the most recent noise complaint being recorded in October 2024. All major building violations have been addressed, and there are no active violations on record as of October 2023. The extensive renovation work performed in 2015 significantly improved the building's amenities and systems, including updated plumbing, electrical, and fire safety features.

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Risk rating

How 4927-4929 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
26th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1275 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.4%
Moderate concern 28.7%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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