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1-3 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1271001 2 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 1-3 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 1912
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
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1271001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dickman Bradley J
Mailing address
3 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
072621

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1 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
3 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1-3 Carl Street, constructed in 1912, consists of two units and is currently owned by Bradley J. Dickman. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2020, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel ($30,000), electrical upgrades (new 125-amp sub panel and circuits), and plumbing modifications. Earlier improvements include a bathroom remodel in 2012 (with associated electrical and plumbing work), foundation work in 2004, and various maintenance activities. Notable permit activity in 2014 regarding a third-floor addition was cancelled, while another 2015 permit for balcony work was disapproved.

The building's recent history has seen numerous street-level issues documented through 311 calls between 2024-2025, primarily involving parking violations, graffiti, and debris on the street. While these external issues have been resolved through various city departments, they represent ongoing neighborhood maintenance concerns. The property has maintained an active permit history, with works generally focused on interior improvements and structural maintenance. A significant attempt to enhance the building's exterior features was made in 2014 and 2015, though those permits were either cancelled or disapproved, representing the only major proposed modification that did not proceed. The building appears to be well-maintained from a structural and systems perspective, with regular updates to electrical and plumbing systems, though the persistence of exterior maintenance issues in the immediate vicinity suggests ongoing neighborhood challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1-3 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
93th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 37 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

1-3 Carl St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 26
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311 RequestMay 12
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