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333-335 Potrero Ave

Potrero Hill, SF 94103 3961018 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Potrero Hill
Above average
avg 1.1
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 333-335 Potrero Ave 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 built1905
Total area1,776 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3961018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li Shuming
Mailing address
246 Kathy Ellen Dr Vallejo CA 94591
Last sale
021021

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333 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
335 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 333-335 Potrero Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Li Shuming. The building experienced significant maintenance and safety issues between 2015 and 2017, including water damage from a fire, broken windows, weatherproofing problems, and violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance. During this period, multiple Notices of Violation were issued, leading to abatement proceedings and the cancellation of proposed major renovations. The building underwent several repair projects in 2015-2016, including foundation crack repairs, bedroom conversions, and window replacements, with associated plumbing and electrical work for kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

More recent history shows recurring fire safety concerns in 2021-2024, with multiple violations related to fire code compliance, including issues with alarm systems, extinguishers, and sleeping area requirements. There have been four documented fire-related incidents since 2018, primarily involving alarm system activations and gas leaks, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance concerns include ongoing violations regarding the sprinkler system and ERRCS permit requirements as of 2024. The property has generated multiple recent 311 calls in 2024-2025, mainly related to garbage and debris issues around the building, though these are primarily external to the structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 333-335 Potrero Ave'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
79th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

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

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.8%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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