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425 Potrero Ave

Potrero Hill, SF 94110 3974023 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 425 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 1911
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3974023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Broucaret Family Revocable
Mailing address
Broucaret Auguste Trustee 425 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
070298

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Initial analysis

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 425 Potrero Ave, owned by the Broucaret Family Revocable Trust, has a history dating back to its construction in 1911. The building has experienced several significant events over the past few decades, with the most recent notable incident being a vacant storefront situation in 2022 that resulted in violations related to the city's vacant commercial storefront ordinance. This violation was abated relatively quickly, within three months. The property has recorded two building permits from the 1980s, one of which was cancelled and another expired regarding window sealing work.

Recent maintenance concerns have primarily centered around the sidewalk conditions near the property, with multiple reports of defects including collapsed and lifted sections, particularly related to tree root issues in mid-2024. There has been a pattern of exterior maintenance issues noted through 311 calls, including multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris, though these were resolved. The building's safety record shows several fire-related incidents and violations, particularly in 2009 and 2021, with the most recent being a permit-related violation from January 2021 that was eventually abated. While there were multiple fire complaints between 2009 and 2021, most were either corrected immediately or did not warrant further action. The property has experienced general maintenance issues over the years, with multiple unspecified complaints in 2013 and 2021 that led to various outcomes, including violations.

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Risk rating

How 425 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
25th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 544 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 32.9%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

425 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 17
Date last observed: 16-feb-26; floor: 2nd; unit: unknown; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business illegal unit; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: there are units that were built without permits;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 12
Other excessive noise

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