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181-185 San Carlos St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589022 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 181-185 San Carlos 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 1906
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hom Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Hom Philip & Janice N Ttees 466 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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181 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
183 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
185 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 181-185 San Carlos Street in the Inner Mission, built in 1906, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years. Recent improvements include the installation of thermal-pane windows in 2010 (cost: $20,965) and gas line relining for kitchen stove and water heater in 2013. The building has a history of safety concerns, particularly in 2008 when a serious complaint detailed issues with deteriorating foundation, flooring, front sliding, wall damage, roof problems, water leaks, inadequate heating, and rodent presence in the basement. Multiple fire safety violations were recorded in 2002 and 2008, including egress obstructions, combustible storage issues, and missing fire extinguishers, though all were abated.

The building underwent routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2002, 2008, and 2016, revealing various maintenance needs over time. Earlier permits show work on front steps/landing in 2008 (cost: $13,000) and rear stairway repairs in 1984. Recent activity (2024-2025) has primarily involved street cleaning and waste management, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. A false fire alarm incident was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent relevant building work occurred in 2013, and there have been no major building violations or serious complaints in recent years, suggesting improved maintenance and compliance with safety requirements since the previous decade.

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Risk rating

How 181-185 San Carlos 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
51th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1166 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.5%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 52.8%
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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2026
311 Request Jun 16
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