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41-43 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1271034 4 units · 3 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 41-43 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1271034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Silverman Govan Tr
Mailing address
Silverman Charles & Govan E 101 Henry Adams St Ste 315 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
052720

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43 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
41 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 41-43 Carl Street, owned by Silverman Govan Tr, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, in July 2023, the building received a substantial fire alarm upgrade costing over $28,000 to comply with safety regulations, followed by additional adjustments in December 2023 involving the removal of pull stations and installation of heat detectors. The property has maintained its safety systems over the years, with the most recent fire-related incident being a gas leak that resulted in no injuries. A comprehensive kitchen remodel was completed in 2021, including new appliances and electrical updates, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts.

The building has a history of addressing safety and compliance issues, particularly around the early 2000s, when multiple violations were recorded in 2001 and 2006 related to fire safety equipment, building permits, handrails, security glazing, and stairs, all of which were subsequently abated. The structure underwent significant structural repairs in 2006, including repairs to stairs and fire alarm systems, following complaints from housing inspection services. A major reroofing project was completed in 1992, and various plumbing and electrical work has been performed as needed. Recent activity at the property has primarily centered around parking-related issues, with numerous complaints about sidewalk parking and driveway blocking between late 2024 and early 2025, though many of these incidents could not be validated or resulted in citations. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both safety systems and living conditions, with the most recent major improvements focused on fire safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 41-43 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
60th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 210 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.1%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 13.0%
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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41-43 Carl St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 05
Parking on sidewalk
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