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4721-4725 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1424039 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4721-4725 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1424039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Millie C Kwan-Lim Dynasty T
Mailing address
Millie C Kwan-lim, Trustee 2414 Kehoe Ave San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
020598

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4721 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4723 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4725 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 4721-4725 California Street, constructed in 1908 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past few decades. The most pressing concerns relate to fire safety and building code compliance, with a notable cluster of violations in January 2017 including the absence of fire extinguishers, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and the need for a routine safety inspection of public and common areas. These violations were all abated by April 2017. More recently, in December 2023, there was an issue with a missing side sewer vent cover that has been resolved.

The building has a documented history of sewer-related problems, with multiple incidents of sewage backup through the 4-inch vent reported between 2012 and 2018, suggesting potential ongoing infrastructure challenges with the plumbing system. The property has also undergone some improvements, such as the installation of aluminum windows in 1987. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have occurred approximately every 6-7 years, with the most recent inspection cycle in 2017. External maintenance issues have included pavement defects on the street in 2015 and occasional reports of general cleaning needs. While many of these issues have been resolved promptly, the repeated nature of the plumbing problems and the cluster of safety violations in 2017 indicate areas that required attention to maintain resident safety and comfort.

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Risk rating

How 4721-4725 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
32th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1172 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 67.4%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 11.3%
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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