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152-154 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267021 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 152-154 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1267021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bruce Geoffrey Cohen Revoc
Mailing address
Craig R Cohen, Trustee 811 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
102918

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152 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
154 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 152-154 Carl Street was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Bruce Geoffrey Cohen Revoc. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a completed soft-story upgrade in 2017 costing $120,000, which brought the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other major improvements include a sewer line replacement in 2016 and a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2000. The building has experienced some maintenance issues and safety concerns, particularly in the early 2000s when multiple violations were recorded in 2002 related to interior surfaces, windows, security doors, and mold/mildew problems, most of which were abated by September 2001. In recent years, there was one significant complaint about lack of heat in 2019 and another regarding paint disturbance in 2012, though both issues were resolved.

The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance attention, including multiple street space permits in 2019, and there have been three documented instances of malfunctioning smoke detectors and one carbon monoxide detector activation with no actual CO recorded. The most recent activity at the property includes several 311 calls between 2023-2025 mainly regarding street-related issues such as garbage, illegal parking, and a graffiti incident. While there are some open service requests from 2024, these appear to be primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific issues. The building's completion of the soft-story retrofit (classified as Tier 3) is a significant safety upgrade, and the property has maintained active responses to building code requirements since the mid-2000s.

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Risk rating

How 152-154 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
18th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.2%
Moderate concern 28.8%
Severe concern 20.0%
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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The story over time

152-154 Carl St event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Oct 10
No heat
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitAug 19
Street space

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