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838 Shrader St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261018 5 units · 3 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 838 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,432 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1261018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ban Hung Chung Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Chung Ban Hung Trustee 4623 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
080712

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Initial analysis

838 Shrader Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Ban Hung Chung Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major updates occurring in 2022-2023, including a bathroom remodel in Unit A and repairs to the house sewer line completed in May 2023. The building has a documented history of improvements dating back to 1997-1998, during which major work was done including reroofing, dormer installation, bathroom remodeling, and kitchen renovations in multiple units.

The building had a cluster of violations in March 2003 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with fire extinguishers, stairs, garbage receptacle placement, and gas meter instructions, all of which were resolved by May 2003. An additional routine housing inspection was conducted in October 2008 with no active violations noted. More recently, from September to October 2023, there have been multiple incidents of vehicles blocking the driveway, with at least ten reported cases resulting in citations being issued, which may indicate ongoing parking enforcement challenges in the vicinity of the property. While the building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, the 2003 violations highlight a period when multiple safety-related issues required attention, though these were addressed promptly. The most recent permits and maintenance work suggest the property has received appropriate attention to its infrastructure and unit improvements in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 838 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

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
36th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 severity forecast
No violation 65.1%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 14.4%
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

838 Shrader St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 01
Blocking driveway cite tow
black - TOYOTA Highlander - 9GAM584
311 RequestOct 17
Blocking driveway cite only

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