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131-133 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1272021 3 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 131-133 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
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 built1906
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1272021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fehlhaber Family Trust
Mailing address
Fehlhaber George W & Franki 683 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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133 A Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
133 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
131 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 131-133 Carl St, owned by the Fehlhaber Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1906. Most notably, in 2013-2015, the building received substantial upgrades including kitchen remodels (for multiple units), electrical system improvements, and HVAC replacements, with particular attention given to modernizing kitchen fixtures, ductwork, and furnace systems across different units. The electrical infrastructure was notably upgraded in 2013-2014, with a new 200-amp service panel installation, and comprehensive electrical work completed in multiple units including lighting, appliance installations, and smoke detector provisions. Plumbing systems were also maintained, with significant work including the replacement of the house trap and sewer line in 2007.

The building has undergone regular housing inspections, with records of these routine inspections dating back to 2002, though no active violations are currently noted. Historical maintenance includes a 2002 reroofing project and various street space permits in 2007 and 2013. Recent months have seen multiple reports of abandoned items and illegal parking in the vicinity (between September and December 2024), though these issues appear to be external to the building itself and relate to street maintenance concerns. The building's permit and inspection history suggests regular upkeep and prompt attention to necessary improvements, with no documented safety violations or resident complaints in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 131-133 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
34th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 347 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.4%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 34.5%
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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