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135 Carmel St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1294041 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 135 Carmel 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 1946
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.

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 1946
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 built1946
Total area2,294 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1294041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sharon Shea 1743 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
April 28, 1997

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Initial analysis

The 2-unit multi-family residential building at 135 Carmel Street, owned by Shea Living Trust, was constructed in 1946 and is situated in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a window replacement project in 2018 that installed 8 new energy-efficient windows (U-factor 0.32) on the front facade at a cost of $14,500. The building received substantial kitchen modernization in 2009, including new cabinets, sink, countertops, and lighting, along with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $45,000. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including a reroofing project completed in 1990.

The property has experienced two fire-related incidents on record: one was a contained cooking fire with no civilian injuries, and the other was a smoke detector malfunction. The location has been affected by recurring parking issues, particularly driveway blocking incidents, with several citations issued between 2019-2024. There have also been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles near the property, with the most recent complaints occurring in 2023-2024, though these vehicles were typically gone upon inspection. Other service requests in the vicinity include a 2021 bicycle sharing operation inquiry and a 2020 sidewalk parking violation, both of which were addressed by authorities.

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Risk rating

How 135 Carmel 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
86thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 74 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

135 Carmel St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 22
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low
311 RequestSep 12
Abandoned vehicles

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