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454-456 Utah St

Potrero Hill, SF 94110 3974009 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 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 454-456 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3974009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ho Andrew C & Law Julia
Mailing address
1618 Sullivan Ave Po Box 4 Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
030821

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456 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94110
454 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 454-456 Utah Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Andrew C. Ho and Julia Law, is a 1906 flats/duplex structure that has undergone significant renovations and updates over the past few years. In 2020, the property underwent extensive improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units ($90,000), conversion of laundry rooms into habitable space, removal of a load-bearing wall and chimney ($50,000), installation of a new heat pump system with ductwork replacement ($20,000), complete plumbing system overhaul including new drains, vents, water and gas pipes, water heaters ($20,000), and comprehensive electrical upgrades ($125,000) including new sub-panels and safety features. More recently, in 2021, the building received a new roof ($13,000).

The property has maintained regular habitation and code compliance, with only one minor plumbing permit violation noted in 2002 that was promptly addressed within one day. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2020 for $65,000 involving one tenant. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned parking issues, with multiple cases of driveway blocking resulting in citations between 2021-2024, and occasional street cleaning matters. There have been no reported building code violations or safety concerns in recent years, and all major systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) have been updated to current standards. The building's recent renovations suggest substantial investment in improving tenant living conditions, with particular attention paid to modernizing systems and expanding usable space.

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Risk rating

How 454-456 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
100th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.2%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 2.1%
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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454-456 Utah St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 29
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