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4451-4457 California St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427032 4 units · 2 fl · 1903

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4451-4457 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 1903
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.

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 1903
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1903
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
808 Vista Heights Rd El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale

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4451 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4453 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4457 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4455 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 4451-4457 California Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1903, containing 4 units under the ownership of Andrew W & Mabel W Gee Revo. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years, most notably following a fire in 2004 that damaged a portion of the roof, prompting $12,000 in emergency repairs and subsequent electrical work that included the installation of new panels and circuits throughout all units. In 2007, substantial interior improvements were completed at a cost of $10,000, including wall modifications to improve unit layouts and add new closets, along with electrical upgrades and plumbing work including sewer pipe replacements in 2008.

The building has been subject to regular housing inspections, with documented violations in 2001 and 2017. The 2001 violations primarily concerned fire safety issues, including fire extinguisher maintenance, fire proofing, and self-closing doors, all of which were resolved by April 2001. The 2017 inspection identified several safety concerns including the need for carbon monoxide detectors, egress obstruction removal, and other maintenance items, which were addressed by July 2017. More recent activity at the property has involved routine maintenance and compliance matters, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and parking issues outside the building, and two recent graffiti reports in November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 4451-4457 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1154 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4451-4457 California St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 22
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building residential
311 RequestMar 05
Garbage and debris

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