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375 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275058 6 units · 4 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 375 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 1961
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1961
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Limsico Trust
Mailing address
Limsico Cary L & Rosa T Tru 1375 Tartan Trail Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
123120

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Initial analysis

The six-unit, four-story apartment building at 375 Carl Street, built in 1961 and currently owned by Limsico Trust, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the past two decades, with particular attention to safety upgrades. Most recently, in early 2024, the building completed comprehensive electrical system upgrades, including replacement of all six Zinsco 70-amp circuit breakers and relocation of panels from closets to more accessible locations in units 3-6, plus installation of fire warning devices throughout the building. Earlier improvements include a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2016, which complied with San Francisco Building Code requirements, and stucco repair work in 2017. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues in the early 2000s, including multiple fire safety violations in 2006 related to egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance, and fire extinguisher requirements, though all these violations were abated by 2007. Routine housing inspections have continued through recent years, with the most recent inspection from 2022 still marked as active.

The property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance events requiring attention over the years, including dry rot repair of exterior stairs in 2007 and reroofing work in 2003. While there have been two fire alarm incidents recorded (both false or malfunction cases with no injuries), these were not indicative of any systemic fire safety issues. Current exterior concerns include reports from 2024 about tree root damage to sidewalks, though this appears to be an ongoing urban infrastructure issue rather than a building-specific concern. The building's most recent tenant buyout activity was noted at a different property address (8 Hill Point Avenue) in October 2024, involving three tenants and a payment of $100,000, though this is unrelated to 375 Carl Street. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft story building, with all required seismic work now completed and certified.

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Risk rating

How 375 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
17th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 437 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.4%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 11.9%
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

375 Carl St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Mar 04
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². unit #4 replace 70 amp main circuit breaker with approved etl circuit breaker. replace and relocate panel from inside the closet to the hallway.
Filed
Electrical PermitMar 04
Unit #5 replace zinsco 70 amp main circuit breaker with approved etl circuit breaker. replace and relocate panel from inside the closet to the hallway

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