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424-426 Frederick St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261014 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 424-426 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,608 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1261014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wilcox Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Wilcox Kenneth P & Ruth L T 144 Belgrave Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042110

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424 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
426 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 424-426 Frederick Street in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Wilcox Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations, particularly in 2009, which included major improvements such as a comprehensive kitchen remodel, bathroom updates, electrical rewiring, and window replacements totaling over $100,000 in permitted work. This renovation period also saw the installation of new lighting, smoke detectors, and kitchen appliances, along with plumbing updates including furnace replacement and gas fireplace installation. More recent improvements include the addition of new windows in living rooms on the second and third floors in 2021, and a sewer/housetrap replacement in 2017. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with multiple street space permits issued between 2009-2017 and various electrical and plumbing upgrades documented.

The property has experienced some external maintenance challenges in recent years, as evidenced by several 311 calls between 2019 and 2025, including reports of graffiti, sidewalk cleaning issues, and tree-related concerns. The most concerning recent issues are an open 2023 report of tree roots damaging the sidewalk and an open 2025 case of graffiti on street furniture. These external issues appear to be typical urban maintenance challenges, rather than building-specific problems. Most renovation work has been focused on interior improvements and systems upgrades, suggesting regular maintenance of the building's core infrastructure. The property's significant 2009 renovation work and subsequent periodic updates indicate active ownership and maintenance practices, though some systems installed during that period may now be approaching typical replacement age.

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Risk rating

How 424-426 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
75th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 132 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.5%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 15.9%
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

424-426 Frederick St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 17
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitFeb 20
Work category: 1p; new 40 gallon gas water heater.

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