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1461 Shrader St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1288009 5 units · 2 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1461 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 1911
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1911
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1288009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1461 Shrader St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 1461 Shrader Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Spencer W. Low. The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with particular attention in 2003 when multiple fire safety violations were identified, including issues with smoke enclosure door closers, combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstructions, fire escape ladder conditions, and smoke detector requirements. These violations, along with security-related issues such as the need for entry door viewers, were all addressed and officially abated by May 6, 2003. More recently, in April 2019, there was a plumbing-related issue regarding a defective or missing fresh air inlet, which was resolved by May 2019. The building has been subject to regular housing inspections, with the most recent routine inspection recorded in 2018.

The property's external environment has experienced various municipal service calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to street maintenance and parking issues, including defaced parking signs, damaged trees, and abandoned vehicle reports. Of particular note are two tree-related incidents: a fallen tree reported in December 2023 and a potentially dangerous tree situation reported in December 2024. The building's sidewalk maintenance record includes a permit from 2001 for sidewalk work, though this permit has since expired. The property has maintained compliance with various housing codes since addressing the 2003 violations, with no active building violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1461 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

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
22ndpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1461 Shrader St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 12
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