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216-218 Frederick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254021 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 216-218 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1254021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John F Ungar, Ttee 216 Frederick St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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218 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
216 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 216-218 Frederick Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the John F. Ungar Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decade, with the most recent activities focused on both structural and safety upgrades. Currently active permits indicate ongoing work to widen the garage door and reinforce garage and crawl space structures, as well as maintenance work on the south side dormer window including window replacement and siding repairs. Previous notable improvements include the 2012 renovation of the third floor to create occupiable space, bathroom modifications, and sprinkler system updates in 2011. The building has undergone regular maintenance of essential systems, including three water heater replacements (2019, 2022), sewer main line replacement (2018), and various bathroom renovations.

The property's safety systems have received consistent attention, with a complete sprinkler system installation and monitoring setup in 2011, though one related permit from 2011 is listed as expired. A fire alarm system complaint from August 2023 was resolved by September 2023 with the condition corrected. The building has a history of routine housing inspections dating back to 1996, with the most recent inspection activities not revealing any persistent violations. While there have been multiple 311 calls in the past year regarding street cleaning and debris removal, these issues appear to be primarily related to public space rather than building condition. Recent work and permits suggest active management of the property with ongoing improvements to maintain and upgrade building systems and features.

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Risk rating

How 216-218 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
45thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 320 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

216-218 Frederick St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 10
Revision to 202411205423 in order to document change from 9'11" garage door opening to 10'4" per drawing.
$1 · Complete
Planning RecordMar 10
Change from 9'11" garage door opening to 10'4" per drawing.

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