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238 Shrader St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1212017 5 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 238 Shrader 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 1916
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area4,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1212017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Yim H
Mailing address
1320 Green St Apt C San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091619

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit apartment building at 238 Shrader Street in Park North was constructed in 1916 and has undergone several notable maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime. Most recently, in October 2024, a $14,000 reroofing project was permitted, demonstrating ongoing maintenance attention. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3), with work certified as complete and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, addressing seismic safety requirements. In 2003, the property experienced a cluster of violations requiring attention to various safety systems, including water heaters, alarm panels, fire safety, plumbing, handrails, windows, and security features. Fortunately, all these violations were promptly abated by September 2003.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, including a 1988 reroofing project and various repairs to windows and sidewalks. More recent concerns have centered around external issues such as street cleanliness and parking, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding garbage debris and blocked driveways. The most recent maintenance activity, prior to the roof work, was a $60,000 project in 2019 related to previously approved soft-story retrofit work. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the 2003 violations were resolved, with no active housing violations currently on record. Additional maintenance issues noted in 2024 include reports of overgrown trees and graffiti, though these are primarily external to the building structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 238 Shrader 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
33th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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 59.5%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 19.6%
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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The story over time

238 Shrader St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 27
Garbage and debris
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