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268-272 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Moderate Risk

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Our AI predicts there is a 57% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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The 5-unit apartment building at 268-272 Carl Street, owned by Palm Court At Carl St Llc, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1904 that has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $75,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's safety requirements. Recent concerning patterns emerged regarding building maintenance and resident comfort, particularly in late 2023, with multiple active heating-related complaints.

Residents have reported inadequate heating systems unable to maintain minimum temperature requirements, electrical infrastructure limitations affecting the use of space heaters, and issues with window insulation. These concerns follow a pattern established in early 2023 when similar heating problems were documented, along with serious safety concerns including electrical issues and a gas leak. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges and safety concerns, including violations requiring various repairs and upgrades across different years.

In 2010, handrails were installed in common stairs to address safety concerns, and substantial repairs were undertaken in 2006 following multiple violation complaints, including work on stairs, weatherproof siding, and fire safety equipment. Earlier improvements include the replacement of the building's brick foundation with reinforced concrete in 1998, and more recent electrical work in 2023-2024 involving heating system upgrades, including the installation of electric fan-coil heaters and a new subpanel in Unit #5. The property has also been subject to routine inspections and several housing code violations over the years, including interior surface repairs, water damage remediation, and smoke detector installations. While some historical issues have been resolved, the most recent heating and electrical concerns appear to be ongoing challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights.

57% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	5
Year built	1904
Total area	6665 sq ft
Floors	3
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units

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270 Carl St, San Francisco CA 94117
272 Carl St, San Francisco CA 94117
268 Carl St, San Francisco CA 94117

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-07-27 16:01:39+00:00	Parking Enforcement	MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatch	parking_on_sidewalk	None	Closed
2022-08-28 11:47:00+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology_Abandoned	General Cleaning	Other Loose Garbage	Closed
2019-04-22 13:34:00+00:00	Graffiti	DPW Ops Queue	Graffiti on Building_residential	Building_residential - Not_Offensive	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2023-12-08 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 07-dec-23; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; other housing; ; additional information: the current heating system does not adequately heat or maintain habitable rooms to 70 degrees. the current electrical system does not allow for more than two people to use space heaters at a time. there are five residents in this apartment. additionally, there is a window in one of the bedrooms that has a deteriorating frame. this contributes to a lack of insulation and thus inability to maintain habitual heating conditions. we have contacted the landlord about both issues multiple times and neither issues have been addressed. please keep me anonymous in this complaint. ;	Active	View on DBI
2023-12-08 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Caller stated: this apartment has inadequate heating. we sent a notice back in may to the landlord but nothing has happened. it does not go up or maintain 70 degree. the window whose frame is molded and is contributing the lack of insolation so it makes the room colder. we also sent the window situation to the landlord and he responded he would do something in the summer but it is now winter and nothing has happened. the landlord seems to be confused because there was other issue with the heater and he fixed that but it seems like he forgot about the inadequate of the heater. recently 11/28 had visit from pge services they discovered there is issue with gas and the heating system needs to be replaced not repaired. this is the second time that we informed the landlord the heater needs a replacement on top of the repair. caller has emails for evidence if you need. caller requested if possible please send inspector after sunset so you can see how cold the place gets	Active	View on DBI
2023-02-15 00:00:00+00:00	2023-06-08 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 13-feb-23; time last observed: 2/13/2022; identity of person performing the work: roger quiring of quiring prope; floor: 2nd floor; unit: apt 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; hazardous outlet wiring; mold; deteriorated electrical equipment; ; additional information: submitted this complaint earlier today but withdrew it because we wanted to talk to a lawyer first; we were advised by our lawyer to re-submit. our apartment building is very poorly maintained and our landlord has ignored all requests for maintenance. most recently we had a gas leak that led to our heat being shut off, and we are concerned that we have been breathing in small amounts of carbon monoxide for weeks, as we've felt groggy and fatigued most mornings for over a month and have documentation of this. as of last weekend, we have no working heat in our unit, and we're aware that our upstairs neighbors have not had heat for months.	Not Active	View on DBI
2023-02-14 00:00:00+00:00	2023-06-08 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 13-feb-23; time last observed: 2/13/2022; identity of person performing the work: roger quiring of quiring prope; floor: 2nd floor; unit: apt 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; hazardous outlet wiring; mold; deteriorated electrical equipment; ; additional information: submitted this complaint earlier today but withdrew it because we wanted to talk to a lawyer first; we were advised by our lawyer to re-submit. our apartment building is very poorly maintained and our landlord has ignored all requests for maintenance. most recently we had a gas leak that led to our heat being shut off, and we are concerned that we have been breathing in small amounts of carbon monoxide for weeks, as we've felt groggy and fatigued most mornings for over a month and have documentation of this. as of last weekend, we have no working heat in our unit, and we're aware that our upstairs neighbors have not had heat for months. the	Not Active	View on DBI
2023-02-13 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 13-feb-23; time last observed: 02/13/2023; identity of person performing the work: roger quiring of quiring prope; floor: 2nd floor; unit: apt 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; gas leak; deteriorated electrical equipment; ; additional information: our apartment building is very poorly maintained and our landlord has ignored all requests for maintenance. most recently we had a gas leak that led to our heat being shut off, and we are concerned that we have been breathing in small amounts of carbon monoxide for weeks, as we've felt groggy and fatigued most mornings for over a month and have documentation of this. as of last weekend, we have no working heat in our unit, and we're aware that our upstairs neighbors have not had heat for months. the building is terribly maintained and we fear for our safety living here: we also suspect electrical issues since we frequently lose power, and we have observed damag	Not Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z	paint ceilings & walls (1301 hc) prime and paint repaired areas of bathroom ceiling and wall.	interior surfaces section	not active
2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z	lead hazard warning disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (327 sfbc) informational packets are available at (628) 652-3200. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 252-3800 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.	interior surfaces section	not active
2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z	this notice includes violations for the areas noted. interior areas of unit #3 of subject property located at 268 carl street.	building section	not active
2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z	inspector comments contact inspector mar via email at wai.mar@sfgov.org it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice), it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.	other section	not active
2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z	replace toilet (1001(f) hc) replace incorrect oversized toilet to allow normal opening and closing of bathroom door. replacement toilet shall comply with water conserving limit of 1.28 gallon per flush.	plumbing and electrical section	not active

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