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176-178 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267062 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 176-178 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 1925
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1267062
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eagle Pacific Group Llc
Mailing address
182 Howard St #7 San Francisco CA 94105
Last sale
061620

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178 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
176 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

176-178 Carl Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Eagle Pacific Group LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations over the past few years, with major work occurring between 2020-2022, including a substantial $290,000 interior remodel in 2020 that involved structural upgrades, converting storage space to living space, window replacements, re-roofing, and siding repairs. This renovation project subsequently generated a building complaint in October 2020 regarding unauthorized exterior openings in the basement walls. In 2021, additional improvements were made including the installation of multi-zone heat pump systems, hot water radiant heating systems, and extensive bathroom and kitchen remodels across multiple floors. The building's systems were further upgraded with new gas meter relocations completed in June 2022, totaling between 35-40 completed permits.

Recent history shows some parking enforcement issues on Carl Street, with multiple citations issued for blocking driveways between 2023-2024, though these are typical urban neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific issues. In December 2023, there were reports of abandoned furniture and garbage on or near the property, which were resolved through Recology services. A planning record indicates a violation of the ILO Program regarding Intermediate Length Occupancy units being prohibited in buildings with three or fewer dwelling units, though this appears to be a recent administrative matter. The property's maintenance and improvement history suggests active management, with most recent permits being for final inspections or minor adjustments to previously permitted work.

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Risk rating

How 176-178 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
100th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.9%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 1.7%
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

176-178 Carl St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jun 24
Relocate gas meters for unit 176 and 178.
Complete
Building PermitMay 06
Renew 202010196849, 202101122530, 202006158739 for final inspection. all work has been completed.

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