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33-35 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1271036 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 33-35 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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1271036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sherwood Bry & Ciela Sarte 33 - 35 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
September 14, 2004

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35 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
33 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 33-35 Carl Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by the Sarte Family Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major work being a sewer replacement completed in 2021. In 2015, substantial improvements were made including the installation of Hardie siding on three dormers, electrical upgrades, and plumbing modifications. The property underwent considerable modernization from 2010-2015, featuring bathroom renovations, washer/dryer installations, foundation work, and various electrical upgrades including lighting and circuit improvements. The building's systems have been regularly maintained, with records showing furnace replacement, water heater installation, and plumbing infrastructure upgrades.

Recent activity at the property primarily consists of street-related issues, with multiple parking enforcement calls recorded between 2022 and 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. Two general cleaning issues were reported in 2018, and there was a planning record from 2021 proposing the addition of a third unit to the property, though this appears to have been closed as informational. The building's permit history indicates ongoing maintenance and upgrading of both units, with particular attention paid to modernizing outdated systems and addressing maintenance needs as they arise. Multiple permits from the 2004-2011 period show systematic improvements to electrical, plumbing, and structural components of the building, suggesting regular upkeep and investment in the property's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 33-35 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
55thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 237 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

33-35 Carl St event timeline

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2026
Planning Project Jul 27
The proposed scope of work includes demolition of portions of the Basement, First & Second Floors. Interior renovation on the Basement, First & Second Floors and new construction on the Basement, First, Second, and Third Floors.
Submitted
Planning RecordApr 06
Proposed Scope of Work includes demolition of portions of the Basement, First & Second Floors.  Interior renovation on the Basement, First & Second Floors. And new construction on the Basement, First, Second & Third Floors.  The purpose of this project is to expand the living areas of the two units & to update construction to comply with current energy & building codes.

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