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455-457 Vermont St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 3977008 3 units · 2 fl · 1929

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
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 455-457 Vermont 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 1929
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1929
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1929
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3977008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sobel Joanthan D & Rebecca 340 Elder Ave Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
April 19, 2012

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457 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107
455 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 455-457 Vermont Street in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1929, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various building concerns over the past decades. Most notably, the property has embraced sustainability with the installation of solar panels, with two separate installations recorded in 2015 and 2016 totaling between 2.7 to 3.8 kW systems. Recent improvements include a comprehensive kitchen and laundry room remodel completed in 2013, which involved electrical upgrades including new subpanel installation and appliance connections. The building underwent reroofing in 2011 at a cost of $17,200.

The property has a history of building violations and compliance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, including multiple fire safety concerns in 2003 and 2008, such as the need for fire extinguishers, combustible storage issues, and repairs to damaged ceilings. These violations were addressed and abated, though their existence indicates some previous maintenance challenges. A complaint in 2012 regarding unauthorized construction after hours suggests past enforcement issues, though this complaint has since been resolved. The earliest recorded complaint about the property dates back to 1994 regarding a leaking roof, which was promptly addressed within a week.

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Risk rating

How 455-457 Vermont 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
40thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Property class: multi-family flat

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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455-457 Vermont St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 05
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