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137-139 San Carlos St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589031 2 units · 2 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 137-139 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589031
Ownership

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

Owner name
John G & Vivi X Sarantitis
Mailing address
Sarantitis Barbara Carene & 1661 Pecan Ct Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
032217

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139 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
137 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 137-139 San Carlos Street in the Inner Mission, owned by John G & Vivi X Sarantitis, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1906. The building's historical permit records show minimal significant work, with only three known permit activities: reroofing work in 1992 (now expired), and two street space and sidewalk repair permits issued in 2009 and 2010, each with a nominal cost of $1.00.

Of particular note is a concerning pattern of sanitary and cleanliness issues in the immediate vicinity of the building over the past year. Between July 2024 and January 2025, there have been ten documented incidents requiring municipal intervention for garbage and debris removal, including at least two cases involving furniture removal and one instance involving human waste or urine. While all these cases have been officially closed and resolved, the frequency and nature of these incidents may indicate ongoing challenges with the building's immediate external environment. The most recent service calls in January 2025 involved loose garbage, debris, and yard waste, with one case being resolved with no work needed, suggesting some variability in the nature of the reported issues.

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Risk rating

How 137-139 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
82th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.9%
Moderate concern 13.6%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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137-139 San Carlos St event timeline

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311 Request Jun 18
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