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30 15Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94103 3913003 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30 15Th 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M2
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 built1910
Total area3,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusCollege/University
Blocklot3913003
Ownership

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

Owner name
California College Of The A
Mailing address
5212 Broadway Oakland CA 94618
Last sale
010208

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30 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
191 De Haro St, San Francisco, CA 94103
195 De Haro St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 30 15th Street in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by California College Of The A, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. The property has a history of renovation and construction activity from the mid-1990s, including a horizontal addition and remodeling of upper floors in 1994, as well as the removal of an unstable shed structure. Notably, there appears to be an ongoing concern with plumbing infrastructure, as evidenced by an active complaint filed in April 2022 regarding a broken house trap that was cited for creating unsanitary conditions.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, particularly with its sprinkler/standpipe systems, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2024, though most were resolved with violations or referred to other departments. A cluster of service requests in early 2025, including illegal parking, encampments, and graffiti, suggests some external neighborhood challenges. Historical maintenance records show attention to structural issues, including dry rot repairs in 1989, and various permits for improvements, including a significant $38,800 horizontal addition in 1994. While the building has had multiple fire alarm activations and system checks over the years, these incidents have typically been categorized as false alarms or unintentional activations with no reported injuries. The property has also experienced periods requiring attention to basic maintenance issues, such as the removal of an unstable shed structure in 1994, though more recent complaints primarily relate to external neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 30 15Th 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
4th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 697 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.9%
Moderate concern 63.8%
Severe concern 17.2%
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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30 15Th St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Dec 08
Live Oak School has recently acquired the 195 De Haro site and intends to add a second campus to the School. The building and site were previously owned and used by the California College of the Arts (CCA) as their office and meeting space. Live Oak School intends to build the De Haro campus to provide much needed athletic/multi-functional and academic spaces to support the School's current enrollment. The programs and overall area have not yet been determined and may be beyond current zoning allowances. At the same time, the School would like to explore improving their existing Mariposa Street Campus (UMU 40X) by potentially adding to their existing buildings. We would like to request an initial meeting with Planning Staff to review: - at De Haro: the process and considerations for demolishing the existing building, complying with the Maher ordinance, and building a new K-8 school campus that may exceed current zoning allowances in both height and area, including which departmental reviews would be required as well as guidance on timelines.
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311 RequestSep 16
Blocking driveway cite only

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