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4549-4551 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426042 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 4549-4551 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 1909
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.

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 1909
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wayman & Yolanda Seto Trust 4549 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 28, 1997

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4549 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4551 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 4549-4551 California St is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, built in 1909 and currently owned by the Seto Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2021 costing $18,000, which included cabinet replacement, flooring upgrades, and associated electrical and plumbing work. The property has seen substantial electrical system upgrades, including a 200-amp service upgrade in 2011 and the installation of security lights in 2017. Multiple renovation projects have been completed, including bathroom renovations in 2015, though there are concerning unresolved issues from 2003 regarding an illegally constructed roof deck and lightwell enclosure that remain active violations and were previously referred to the City Attorney in 2006.

The building's maintenance record shows regular updates and repairs, including the replacement of upper kitchen cabinets in 2019 and various electrical improvements. While there have been some complaints and issues noted under the building complaints section, such as concerns about unauthorized construction in 2015 and unauthorized electrical work and lighting in 2017, most of these issues have been marked as not active or closed. The property has also experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent graffiti incidents in July 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The sidewalk condition was inspected in 2013 and found to have no defects requiring action. The building's permit history demonstrates ongoing maintenance and upgrading of systems, suggesting regular attention to property upkeep, though the unresolved roof deck violation from 2003 stands out as a significant regulatory issue in the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 4549-4551 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 999 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4549-4551 California St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit May 20
Work category: 1p; kitchen remodel. no structural changed
Complete
Building PermitFeb 26
Kitchen remodel: replace cabinets, flooring, upgrade electrical and plumbing. no wall removal.

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