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319-321 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275055 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
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 319-321 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 1926
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1275055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
321 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
September 03, 1999

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319 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
321 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 319-321 Carl Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. Built in 1926 and classified as a Flats & Duplex building, it has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2023, a 2.16 kW solar photovoltaic system was installed on the roof, reflecting the building's commitment to renewable energy. In 2021-2022, substantial interior improvements were made, including a bathroom remodel with laundry facilities and the installation of new furnaces with updated ductwork in 2020. The building has received regular maintenance, including three reroofing projects (2003, 2021), a kitchen remodel (2004), and important structural work in 2000 addressing termite damage and dry rot.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to essential systems, with electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service installation in 2020 and comprehensive plumbing improvements. A complaint was filed in March 2022 regarding unpermitted construction work, which was transferred to Building Inspection Division, though its current status is marked as "Not Active." Historical records show some sewer-related issues in 2015-2016, and three separate reports of abandoned vehicles in the area between 2015-2017, though these were not directly related to the building's condition. The property is currently under scrutiny for potentially violating the Intermediate Length Occupancy program regulations, with a submitted planning record indicating a possible violation of section 202.10 regarding such units in buildings with three or fewer dwelling units.

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Risk rating

How 319-321 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
94thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 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
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

319-321 Carl St event timeline

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2023
Electrical Permit Aug 23
Photovoltaic - residential tilt roof mount, grid tied.system size 2.16 kw (dc stc): 6 pv modules. - 20 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 360 watts per module, 20 interactive inverter, total no. of rating 2.16 kw.
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