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49 Carmelita St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0863009 3 units · 2 fl · 1901

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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 49 Carmelita 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 1901
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors2
Year built1901
Total area2,691 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0863009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Watson/Anes Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Watson Stanley Boroughs Tru 49 Carmelita St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
062816

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Initial analysis

The property at 49 Carmelita Street in Hayes Valley is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Watson/anes Lvg Tr. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with major renovations completed in 2014 including a basement conversion to living space and window replacements, as well as multiple bathroom remodels between 2009-2011. Earlier structural upgrades included a voluntary seismic foundation replacement in 2002, which was followed by additional foundation work later that year. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including plumbing upgrades such as bathroom remodeling, fixture replacements, and water heater installation, as well as electrical work to support various renovations.

Recent activity from 2024-2025 has primarily involved exterior maintenance issues, with multiple reports of graffiti and street cleaning matters recorded through 311 calls, though these are generally related to the building's surroundings rather than the structure itself. Of historical note, there were three fire alarm system complaints in 2010, all of which were promptly resolved. The building's permit history indicates regular investment in upkeep and modernization, with particular attention to safety features such as carbon monoxide detectors and seismic reinforcement, suggesting proactive management of building systems and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 49 Carmelita 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
61th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 401 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 15.9%
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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49 Carmelita St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 30
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