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48-52 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1268019 3 units · 3 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
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 48-52 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1268019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golden Goldfield Llc
Mailing address
900 Black Mountain Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
000000

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52 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
50 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
48 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 48-52 Carl Street, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Golden Goldfield LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events throughout its history. Most notably, between 2001 and 2005, the property faced multiple serious violations that required attention, including issues with stairs, security features, fire safety, and lead paint hazards, all of which were addressed through various permits and completed work. The building underwent reroofing in 2004 costing $11,400, and in 2010, handrails were added to rear steps and wood landing repairs were completed to comply with a housing inspection report.

More recent history shows ongoing maintenance focus, with a street space permit issued in 2013. While there have been no building violations since 2010, the property has experienced recurring neighborhood issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance. Recent activity includes three reports of garbage and debris on the street or sidewalk in October 2024, and instances of graffiti on or near the property. The most recent documented issues appear to be primarily related to external building conditions rather than internal habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 48-52 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
26th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 389 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.7%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 27.7%
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

48-52 Carl St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 31
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestMay 30
Garbage and debris

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