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268-272 Frederick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254025 5 units · 3 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 268-272 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 1910
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.

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 1910
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,635 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1254025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kathryn T Adams 1103 Ferguson Rd Sebastopol CA 95472
Last sale

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268 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
272 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
270 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 268-272 Frederick St in Haight Ashbury, owned by the Adams Family Trust, was constructed in 1910 and experienced a significant fire incident in September 2009 that necessitated extensive repairs. The fire-related damage led to a comprehensive $200,000 repair project completed in February 2010, including voluntary seismic strengthening with added plywood to perimeter walls and moment frame installation at the ground floor. The reconstruction period (2009-2010) involved the installation of 16 new sprinkler heads, complete electrical rewiring of all units, new HVAC systems with furnaces and ducts, plumbing updates for water and gas services to all units, and fire safety improvements including a new fire alarm panel and system. The building's systems were fully modernized during this period, with each unit receiving new electrical panels, circuits, and safety features such as smoke detectors.

More recently, the property has faced maintenance challenges in 2023-2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues (three cases in late 2024) and ongoing concerns about tree roots damaging the sidewalk (reported in January and March 2024). There have also been several graffiti incidents reported in 2024, primarily affecting the street and public infrastructure. A pavement defect complaint from October 2023 remains open. The building's most recent significant modification was the approval of an ABC Type 13 license for a home business office, allowing for distilled spirits importation under specific conditions. The property's fire safety systems remain actively monitored, with one smoke detector activation incident recorded as unintentional.

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Risk rating

How 268-272 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
39thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 354 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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268-272 Frederick St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 24
Work category: 2pb; remove and replace broken house trap, fresh air vent and broken sections of sewer
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