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484-488 Frederick St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1262020 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 484-488 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1262020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edward Litke Revoc Tr 1995
Mailing address
C/o Sutro Property Manageme Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
010596

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486 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
488 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
484 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 484-488 Frederick Street in Parnassus/Ashbury Heights, owned by the Edward Litke Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1904 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property with three stories. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, including the replacement of the rear stairway as a second means of egress in 2009 ($15,000), restoration of the front elevation with redwood features and window replacements in 2008 ($25,000), and replacement of front marble steps due to dry rot in 2008 ($5,000). Plumbing work including sewer pipe repairs was performed in 2010, though this permit has since expired.

The building has a documented history of fire safety and maintenance issues, with multiple violations recorded in 2003 and 2008 relating to fire extinguisher maintenance and garbage receptacle placement. A routine inspection in 2008 revealed egress obstruction, while a 1994 complaint detailed concerns about a deteriorating back door, bathroom ceiling, back stairs, and hallway conditions, all of which were eventually resolved. Recent activity includes three excessive noise complaints in October 2024, and various sanitation issues in the vicinity have been reported and resolved through 311 calls between 2021 and 2024, including instances of graffiti, loose garbage, and waste removal.

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Risk rating

How 484-488 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
18th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.0%
Moderate concern 26.2%
Severe concern 8.9%
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

484-488 Frederick St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 16
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 11
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