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305-311 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275056 3 units · 1 fl · 1954

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 305-311 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 1954
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
Floors1
Year built1954
Total area1,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275056
Ownership

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

Owner name
Keane-Stack Michael
Mailing address
311 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
021919

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305 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
311 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, single-story multi-family residential building at 305-311 Carl Street, constructed in 1954 and currently owned by Michael Keane-Stack, has experienced several significant events affecting its condition and safety over the past three decades. Most notably, in December 2024, the building underwent substantial fire damage repairs costing $82,000, including ceiling and framing work in the living room, drywall replacement, kitchen reconfiguration, and window improvements. This recent fire incident represents the most serious structural and safety concern on record. Prior to this, the building's mechanical systems were updated in March 2021 with the installation of a new furnace and air pipes in the garage area. The property has had two roofing projects documented, one completed in 1990 (with no specified cost) and another in 2002 valued at $8,400, though the latter permit is listed as expired.

The building's maintenance record shows some attention to exterior and structural issues, including a sidewalk defect reported in September 2020 involving lifted pavement, though this case was marked as closed due to insufficient information. There have been multiple parking-related incidents near the property, with two driveway blocking complaints in 2024 resulting in one resolved citation and another where officers were unable to locate the vehicle in question. Additional minor issues include a noise complaint in July 2020 that was deemed invalid and a 2011 report regarding loose garbage requiring general cleaning, though the latter was not specific to the building itself. While the recent fire repairs indicate ongoing property maintenance efforts, the building's history reveals periodic infrastructure improvements and external concerns primarily related to parking and surrounding public spaces.

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Risk rating

How 305-311 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
48th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 274 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.3%
Moderate concern 22.7%
Severe concern 11.0%
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

305-311 Carl St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 06
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202412025944. all work is complete
$1 · Complete

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