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209 San Carlos St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3596111 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 209 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 built1922
Total area2,093 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3596111
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaplan Family Trust
Mailing address
Darryl & Leslie Kaplan, Tru 1022 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 209 San Carlos Street in the Inner Mission, owned by the Kaplan Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a reroofing in 1995 and various interior updates in 1986 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations. Recent fire safety inspections in late 2023 revealed violations related to sleeping area requirements, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems, though these issues have been documented as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit" in most cases. The building has experienced multiple fire system activations since 2017, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector activations, all of which were determined to be without actual fire or hazardous conditions.

The property has a documented history of garbage and debris issues in the surrounding area, with multiple reports between October 2024 and January 2025 regarding loose garbage and yard waste. A cluster of these complaints suggests ongoing sanitation challenges in the vicinity. Additionally, there was a notable encampment report in November 2024, though the individuals could not be located. Historical records show that the lot was subject to a variance process to legalize a subdivision from 1950, which was ultimately approved. The building's maintenance history includes various fire safety violations dating back to 2017, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, blocked exits, and general hazardous materials concerns, though many of these have been subsequently corrected or closed. The most recent tenant buyout on record occurred in January 2017, involving two tenants with a compensation amount of $40,000.

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Risk rating

How 209 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
88th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 286 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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The story over time

209 San Carlos St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 31
Garbage and debris

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