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1437-1439 Shrader St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1288006 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 1437-1439 Shrader 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 1905
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1288006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence E & Ruth K Robinso
Mailing address
Lawrence E Robinson/kimberl 1439 Shrader St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
102194

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1439 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1437 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1437-1439 Shrader Street in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, owned by Lawrence E & Ruth K Robinson, was constructed in 1905 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past 35 years, with the most recent being a complete reroofing project in October 2024 costing $17,000. In 2014, substantial upgrades were made including the replacement of two electrical panels, installation of a new furnace, and the addition of a gas fireplace with associated gas line work. Earlier improvements included the installation of 10 vinyl windows in 2012 (with energy-efficient specifications) and a bedroom remodel in 1988 that featured a skylight, new cabinets, and window repairs.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to infrastructure, with the electrical system receiving particular focus in recent years. A notable pattern of parking-related issues has emerged in the vicinity, with nine reported cases of driveway blocking between January 2023 and December 2024, resulting in six citations being issued, though several cases were marked as "Unable to Locate" when officers responded. While these parking issues occur outside the building itself, they may affect resident accessibility to the property. The maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with major systems (roof, windows, electrical, plumbing) receiving appropriate attention over time, indicating an active management approach to building maintenance and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1437-1439 Shrader 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
63th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 195 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.9%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 21.3%
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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1437-1439 Shrader St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Oct 15
Reroofing
$17,000 · Complete

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