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203 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274001 8 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 203 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 1900
2 or more units
8 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 1900
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1274001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Patrick Shannon Manager Po Box 379 Ross CA 94957
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1017 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1023 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1013 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
203 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 203 Carl Street, owned by Carl Stanyan LLC, dates back to 1900 and consists of two stories with retail space. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past few years, with the most recent work being foundation and roof framing improvements to the garage area, with permits filed and issued in August 2024 for $50,000. In 2022, substantial ground floor remodeling was completed to add accessible restrooms in units 1013 and 1023, along with electrical upgrades and various structural improvements totaling over $130,000. The commercial space underwent multiple use changes between 2022-2023, transitioning from a grocery store to professional services and then to non-formula retail (eco-market and bulk refillery).

The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a complaint about unpermitted construction activity in 2024 and numerous building violations in 2019 related to a vacant storefront. Structural and safety upgrades have been a priority, with multiple permits showing work on foundations, roof framing, and seismic-related improvements. The property has a history of carbon monoxide and smoke detector activations, though these incidents were linked to equipment malfunctions rather than actual emergencies. A significant tenant buyout occurred in November 2019 for one unit at $32,068.88. Recent planning records indicate ongoing efforts to restore the historic storefront and improve accessibility, while various 311 calls in late 2024 suggest some exterior maintenance issues. The building's electrical, plumbing, and structural systems have received consistent attention through appropriate permitting and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 203 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

203 Carl St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jul 04
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311 RequestJul 04
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