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275-277 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274024 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 275-277 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 1908
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
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1274024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christie Family Trust
Mailing address
Allen J Christi Trustee 277 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
062201

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277 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
275 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 277 Carl Street property is a two-story, multi-family residential building owned by the Christie Family Trust, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. Built in 1908, this three-unit structure is currently undergoing extensive renovations, with multiple significant improvements initiated in 2023-2024. The most substantial ongoing work involves a comprehensive $140,000 kitchen and bathroom remodeling project across two units, including structural modifications and updates to plumbing and electrical systems, with an associated plumbing permit for kitchen and bathroom work issued in March 2024. The building's infrastructure is receiving considerable attention, with permits issued in January 2024 for window replacements and electrical upgrades, including rewiring of the house and individual units, and installation of new 200-amp panels.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to foundational integrity, with work initiated in 2016 (though that permit has since expired) and a new permit in 2024 for remaining work completion. Historical records indicate various upgrades over the years, including sewer replacement (2008), rear window replacements (2002), and staircase improvements (1999). Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement matters, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking issues throughout 2024. There have also been several public health service requests documented in late 2024, though their specific nature was not detailed. The property's extensive renovation work, including safety systems improvements and modernizations, suggests a significant investment in maintaining and upgrading the historical structure while addressing contemporary building standards and resident needs.

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Risk rating

How 275-277 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
91th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.1%
Moderate concern 9.0%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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The story over time

275-277 Carl St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 07
Work category: 2pa; 2pb remodel 2 kitchen 3bathroom 2launday room replace two water heaters
Complete
311 RequestFeb 04
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