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274-278 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1266017 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 274-278 Carl 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area5,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1266017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huddleston Living Trust
Mailing address
Makvas Real Estate 1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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274 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
276 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
278 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 274-278 Carl Street, owned by Huddleston Living Trust, is a 6-unit, 2-story apartment building constructed in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2016, the building received work on its cast iron plumbing systems and underwent street space maintenance, with similar sidewalk work performed in 2014. The building has faced multiple safety compliance issues, most notably in 2017 when violations related to smoke alarms and a smoke enclosure door were identified, along with concerns about lead paint and damaged floors. Earlier, in 2001, the property had violations regarding rear stairs and exterior door security, which were resolved through permitted repairs costing $1,200.

Recent history of the property shows a recurring pattern of maintenance and safety issues, with the most recent complaint in late 2023 regarding lack of heat in the building. The property has experienced several infrastructure upgrades, including a sewer line replacement in 2014 and roofing work in 1994, though the latter permit has expired. The building's exterior and common areas have been subject to routine inspections, with various compliance issues needing attention over the years, including a 2015 incident involving black mold in the bathroom and multiple instances of garbage and debris concerns in recent months. The property management has responded to multiple street-related issues, including sidewalk parking violations and debris concerns, with several cases being resolved through appropriate channels. The most serious incident on record was a flammable liquid spill, though no civilian injuries were reported in connection with this event.

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Risk rating

How 274-278 Carl 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
27th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 384 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

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 79.2%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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