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852 Shrader St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261016 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 852 Shrader 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
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 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1261016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Charles C & Carol A Knappic 1176 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-unit apartment building at 852 Shrader St, owned by Charles C & Carol A Knappic, is a two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1910 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works over the years, with the most recent major work being a $15,000 torch-down roofing project issued in December 2024. Historical records indicate recurring issues with stairway maintenance, particularly in 2005 and 2011, when dry rot repairs were undertaken on both the back and side stairs, with repairs exceeding 50% in some instances. The building has also seen substantial plumbing infrastructure work, including a house trap replacement in 2017 and a sewer line replacement attempt in 2011, though that permit expired without confirmation of completion.

The property has faced several building violations, particularly in 2011, when multiple issues were documented including stair repair needs, combustible storage concerns, a broken window pane, and the requirement for a gas meter instructional diagram, all of which were subsequently abated by September 2011. Earlier routine inspections in 1998-1999 also documented various concerns, though these were addressed and resolved. More recently, from September 2024 to December 2024, there have been multiple reports (seven in total) regarding driveway blocking issues that were handled by parking enforcement, with at least one resulting in a citation. There were also reports in 2024 regarding street cleaning issues involving human waste, though these were either resolved or determined to require no action.

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Risk rating

How 852 Shrader 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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
Low failure risk 22%
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

852 Shrader St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Dec 16
Reroof (torch down)
$15,000 · Complete
311 RequestMar 29
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