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130 Frederick St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1255021 21 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 130 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 1929
2 or more units
21 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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area24,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1255021
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Francisco Granada Apts
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
112818

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story apartment building at 130 Frederick St, built in 1929, has undergone significant recent upgrades, particularly to its life safety systems. Most notably, in September 2023, a comprehensive upgrade of the fire alarm system was completed to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. A subsequent permit in January 2024 documented minor adjustments to the sprinkler system. The building has seen extensive unit renovations since 2013, including multiple apartments receiving bathroom and laundry room additions, kitchen relocations, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, with violations recorded in 2023 (sleeping area requirements, currently open) and 2021 (alarm system, abated). However, all recent fire complaints (2024, 2023, 2018) were either corrected or resolved. Historical issues from 2003 involving fire escape ladders and egress obstructions were abated, and a 2014 soft story retrofit violation was resolved in 2015. The property has a consistent record of maintenance and improvements, including a $110,000 reroofing project in 2022, and ongoing attention to building systems through regular inspections and upgrades. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning issues near the property. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations, with most being resolved promptly, though attention to the current open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements would be necessary for full compliance.

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Risk rating

How 130 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

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
5th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 552 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.0%
Moderate concern 57.3%
Severe concern 24.8%
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

130 Frederick St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 21
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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