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217-219 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274031 2 units · 2 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 217-219 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1274031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeanne Rose Trust
Mailing address
Jeanne Rose, Trustee 219 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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217 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
219 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 217-219 Carl Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Jeanne Rose Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over the past few decades, with the most recent work occurring in October 2024 involving the replacement of floor boards and railing at the rear deck, valued at $2,000. However, there is currently an active complaint filed in October 2024 regarding unpermitted construction of a deck at the back of the house, which is under investigation by the Building Inspection Division. Earlier permitted repairs include a street space permit from 2019 and front step repairs completed in 1992.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking in recent years, particularly in 2023, with multiple incidents recorded between January and October 2023, including citations issued to offending vehicles. Other maintenance and service calls include reports of waste management issues (toters left out 24/7 in January 2023), sewer odor problems in December 2017, and general street cleaning concerns in July 2017 and July 2012. While the majority of these incidents have been resolved, the recent complaint about unpermitted deck construction and the pattern of driveway blocking incidents represent the most current points of concern regarding the property's condition and its impact on resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 217-219 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
75th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 132 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.2%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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The story over time

217-219 Carl St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 18
Replacing floor boards and railing at rear deck. (less than 50% repair)
$400 · Complete
DBI ComplaintOct 11
217 -219 carl st. work without permit: building a deck in back of house.

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