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49-51 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1271033 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 49-51 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1271033
Ownership

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

Owner name
James Farrell Judge Revoc T
Mailing address
Judge James Farrell Trustee 49 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
082211

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51 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
49 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 49-51 Carl Street in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood is a 1906 flats and duplex structure currently owned by the James Farrell Judge Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent building activity recorded in 2004 involving electrical work and refrigerator installations. Major renovation projects were completed in 2003, including kitchen remodeling and electrical upgrades throughout the basement, first, and second floors. The building has complied with various safety requirements, including addressing items outlined in a 2003 3R report and completing required sidewalk repairs in 2002 related to water main replacement.

Recent activity at the property has included multiple service requests and complaints between 2016 and 2024, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The most recent notable event was a noise complaint in August 2024, while an encampment issue reported in the same month remains open. Previous maintenance records show attention to various building systems and compliance with municipal requirements, including the relocation of utility equipment and multiple electrical improvements. The building has maintained compliance with building code requirements, with only one complaint recorded in 2001 regarding unpermitted foundation work, which was promptly addressed within two days. The property's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and addressal of required repairs, particularly during the early 2000s when several significant improvements were made to modernize the building.

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Risk rating

How 49-51 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
66th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.4%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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49-51 Carl St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 04
Parking on sidewalk
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