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510-512 Frederick St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94122 1263006 42 units · 4 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 510-512 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 1907
2 or more units
42 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1907
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
Units42
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area26,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1263006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 31625 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
June 02, 1995

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510 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94122
512 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 42-unit multi-family residential building at 510-512 Frederick Street, constructed in 1907, has undergone significant telecommunications infrastructure work in recent years, with multiple installations and removals of antennas and equipment by various carriers including T-Mobile, Sprint, and Dish Wireless between 2020 and 2023, worth approximately $210,000 combined. The building has also completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting, with work now classified as "Complete, CFC Issued" under Tier 4 status, though there was a period of non-compliance noted in late 2018.

Recent fire safety inspections have revealed ongoing concerns, with the most recent violation issued in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, while previous years have shown recurring issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers between 2019 and 2020, most of which were subsequently resolved. The building experienced structural corrections in 2023 requiring a $38,000 permit revision, and has had periodic maintenance and infrastructure upgrades including a new gas line (2017), hot water boiler replacement (2011), and various electrical system improvements. Historical issues from 2011 included stair repairs and handrail requirements, which were addressed. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding graffiti, encampments, and public space concerns, though these are external to the building proper.

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Risk rating

How 510-512 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 521 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
DBI violation
likely
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Number of units

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

510-512 Frederick St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 24
Remove 6 antennas, 3 rru, 1 cabinet and cabling. install 3 antennas, 6rru, 2 cabinets and cabling. all scope will occur with the existing footprint
$80,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJul 24
Approved at existing 3 sectors, 9 total antennas, to remove 6, install 3, resulting in 6 total antennas (2 each sector), along with removing 3 radios (RRU) and installing 6 radios. Minor modification that does not expand the space for wireless in existing wireless facilities. Cabinets are in the basement.

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