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1237-1241 Willard St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1265004 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1237-1241 Willard 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
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 built1907
Total area4,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1265004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shapeero Lorraine G Estate
Mailing address
Shapeero Janet-marie, Execu Po Box 471977 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
081820

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1239 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1237 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1241 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1237-1241 Willard Street, owned by the Shapeero Lorraine G Estate, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs, including a substantial reroofing project in 2013 costing $28,565, exterior stair repairs in 2005, and a backyard landing repair in 1998. In 2017, plumbing work was completed to install a new common area laundry room, though this permit is currently listed as expired.

The building has experienced several heating-related issues, with two complaints about inadequate heating filed in December 2015, and a building violation regarding stairs in 2005 that was resolved within four months. Recent infrastructure concerns include multiple 311 calls regarding sewer issues, with reports of sewage backups in 2014 and 2021, and environmental health matters in 2024. The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with all known violations and complaints having been resolved or marked as not active. Permits and repair records suggest regular maintenance of structural elements, though the expiration status of the 2017 laundry room plumbing permit should be noted. The building's documented history indicates typical maintenance requirements for an older multi-family residence, with particular attention needed to heating system performance and sewer infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1237-1241 Willard 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
46th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.5%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 14.8%
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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1237-1241 Willard St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 18
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