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324-326 Frederick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1253027 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 324-326 Frederick 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1253027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
324 Frederick St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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326 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
324 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 324-326 Frederick Street is a century-old two-unit residential building located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, currently owned by John C. Borcher. The two-story flats/duplex structure, built in 1906, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2021, extensive kitchen remodels were completed in both units, including the removal of a load-bearing wall between kitchen and dining areas, supported by both building and electrical permits totaling approximately $40,000. The building has received proper maintenance attention with a complete reroofing project completed in 2015 at a cost of $16,800.

The property's plumbing infrastructure has been actively maintained, with documented work including kitchen sink drain replacements in 2014 and attempts to address sewer line and house trap issues in 2017, though those permits ultimately expired. The building has undergone regular routine housing inspections in 2003 and 2008, with no active violations noted. Two 311 calls have been recorded - one in 2016 regarding hazardous materials (resolved) and another in 2020 concerning improper postings (also resolved). Planning records indicate previous proposals for building modifications, including a rear stairway addition and garage space improvements, though these appear to be marked as closed or approved without further action. The property's maintenance and improvement history suggests active management, with particular attention paid to modernizing and maintaining essential systems, though the expired sewer-related permits from 2017 merit noting as potentially indicating incomplete resolution of that specific infrastructure issue.

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Risk rating

How 324-326 Frederick 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
96thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

324-326 Frederick St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Dec 04
Replace (1) garden window, non-st visible at the rear. (e) wood - non operable (fixed) garden window (n) fibrex - fixed. removing fixed garden window and replacing with a fixed window the existing rough opening. no size change. u-factor <.30. no structural work. same opening, same location.
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