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294 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1266019 14 units · 3 fl · 1924

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 294 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 1924
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1924
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area10,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1266019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shattil Ronald B & Debra S 9200 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94611
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building at 294 Carl Street, built in 1924 and owned by Ronald B & Debra S Shattil, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building received both a fire alarm control panel replacement and a reroofing project costing $42,000. The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with low frequency sounders installed in 2022, and the most recent fire alarm system work in 2024 including the addition of a cellular communicator. A noteworthy incident occurred in June 2023 when a car struck the building, specifically damaging the area between the two garage doors, though no structural damage was reported. This led to subsequent repairs costing $25,000, completed in August 2023.

The property has demonstrated ongoing maintenance responsiveness, with multiple infrastructure updates including a house trap replacement (2024), a new domestic hot water system installation (2014), and steam boiler flue installation (2011). The building has been identified as a Tier 2 soft-story property, with work completed and a CFC issued. Historical violations from 2001 and 2006 related to handrails, intercoms, garage ventilation, and other safety features have all been resolved. Recent 311 calls during 2024 primarily related to graffiti on public property and minor maintenance issues, with the most recent being a garbage and debris report from January 2025 that is still open. The building's owners have consistently completed required repairs and improvements, as evidenced by the completion of multiple building permits and the resolution of housing inspection complaints over the years.

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Risk rating

How 294 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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 500 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
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

294 Carl St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Sep 02
Combustible Materials
No Merit
Fire ComplaintSep 02
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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