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144-150 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267071 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 144-150 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1908
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area9,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1267071
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Richard I & Eva L Klein Tru 611 Clement St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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148 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
150 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
146 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
144 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 144-150 Carl Street, owned by the Klein Family Trust, was constructed in 1908 and is classified as a 3-story multi-family residential building. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system upgrade in July 2023 costing $43,236 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and the complete replacement of 30 windows in March 2023 with aluminum wood-clad units. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 with an $80,000 upgrade that included steel framing, plywood shearwalls, and concrete grade beams. A series of maintenance and improvement projects have been carried out over the years, including multiple kitchen renovations between 2007-2012 in units #2, #4, #6, and #8, typically involving cabinet, sink, and appliance replacements.

The building experienced several notable incidents and violations, with a significant cluster of problems identified in May 2018 that included plumbing issues, damaged ceilings, and concerns about fire escape drop ladders, though all these violations were abated by June 2018. There was also a complaint in 2014 regarding unauthorized work on the parking area overhang. All fire-related incidents at the property have been minor, with the most recent fire alarm system issue in January 2024 being promptly corrected. The building had previously been cited for fire system certification violations in 2005, but these were also addressed. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily pertain to parking enforcement and street cleaning issues outside the building, rather than structural or safety concerns. The property has maintained regular compliance with safety inspections and retrofit requirements, including the completion of the mandatory San Francisco soft-story retrofit program.

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Risk rating

How 144-150 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
1stpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 521 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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144-150 Carl St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Jul 10
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
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