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140 San Carlos St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589041 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 140 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 area1,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poulos James & Despina Trus
Mailing address
James M & Despina Poulos Tr 285 Goettingen St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 140 San Carlos Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Poulos James and Despina Trus, has been documented as a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has experienced recurring issues with street and sidewalk cleanliness, particularly in 2022 and 2023, with multiple 311 calls (at least 10) regarding loose garbage, though all these cases have been resolved. More recent incidents include two cleaning-related calls in January 2024 and April 2023, with the latter specifically noting human or animal waste. The building's parking situation has required attention, with an enforcement action taken in November 2022 regarding a blocked driveway that involved a red suburb vehicle, resulting in a resolved citation.

Planning records for the property show two notable entries: one regarding the conversion of a driveway into front yard parking, which was addressed with no violations, and another for an Immediate Disclosure Request that was marked as informational only. These records indicate that while there have been some parking-related modifications considered at the property, these were handled through standard planning processes with no enforcement issues. While the repeated sanitation calls suggest an ongoing challenge in maintaining the surrounding public areas, it's worth noting that all reported cases have been officially resolved through the appropriate municipal channels.

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Risk rating

How 140 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
86th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.2%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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140 San Carlos St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 03
Garbage and debris

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