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2015-2019 17Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94103 3977017 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 2015-2019 17Th 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3977017
Ownership

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

Owner name
John Robert Martin Lvg Trus
Mailing address
C/o Jrm International 2017 17Th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
022208

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2015 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2015-2019 17th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by John Robert Martin Living Trust, has undergone significant recent improvements totaling approximately $1.4 million in construction work. In 2022-2023, major renovations included the installation of a new roof deck with a hot tub, structural upgrades, and modifications to improve access including a new trash room. Prior improvements from 2022 focused on non-structural kitchen and bathroom remodels, while earlier work in 2006-2009 included various electrical, plumbing, and renovation projects across the units, including window replacements, kitchen remodeling, and electrical rewiring. The property experienced some challenges in 2008 with building code violations related to unpermitted construction work on the ground floor, though these were resolved by September 2010.

The building has a history of fire safety incidents, with multiple false alarms and one unintentional building fire recorded, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. Fire code violations were issued in 2018 and 2020 related to sprinkler systems and alarm maintenance, both of which were corrected. The property has undergone regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, including electrical infrastructure improvements with new sub-panels and complete rewiring work. Recent municipal service calls in late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues outside the building's immediate control, such as garbage debris and parking concerns, which are typical urban neighborhood issues. Three significant permits were completed in 2022-2023, focusing on exterior and structural improvements, indicating ongoing investment in property maintenance and upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 2015-2019 17Th 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
66th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 (ZIP code)

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.3%
Moderate concern 24.1%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

2015-2019 17Th St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit May 09
Ful unit remodel, new sub panel
Complete
Building PermitApr 21
Rev to pa# 2022-1019-4665; (e) front doors at entry porch to be relocated. (e) portion of sidewall to be removed and install a new door to access a new trash room. (e) wood panels on walls and ceiling to be rebuilt to match(e). existing roof deck to be enlarged

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