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436-438 Utah St

Potrero Hill, SF 94110 3974006 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
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 436-438 Utah 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 area2,747 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3974006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dinelli Dorothy Revocable T
Mailing address
Dorothy Dinelli 275 Girard St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
042998

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438 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94110
436 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 436-438 Utah Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by the Dinelli Dorothy Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a completed bathroom remodel in 2024 costing over $20,000, and safety upgrades to the rear wooden stairs in 2023, which included new handrails, baluster improvements, and post base replacements for $4,500. Prior improvements include the installation of gas-efficient furnaces in 2019, though those permits have since expired. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including stair repairs in 1998 and reroofing in 1997, both of which are now expired permits.

The building's 311 call history from 2018-2024 shows no building-related complaints or safety issues directly affecting the property. Most recent activity includes a general elections-related service request in October 2024. The earlier 311 calls primarily concerned street and sidewalk issues, as well as multiple parking enforcement requests in 2018-2019, which were all resolved by responding authorities. Two encampment cleanup requests were received in November 2022 but were determined to be invalid cases not requiring action. While the property has seen regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, particularly regarding safety features like stairs and current bathroom facilities, it's worth noting that some permits from earlier years have expired rather than showing completed status in the records.

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Risk rating

How 436-438 Utah 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
83th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 123 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.8%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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The story over time

436-438 Utah St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Aug 12
Work category: 1p; remodel bathroom:
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 09
Bathroom remodel

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