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497 Vermont St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 3977022 2 units · 3 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 497 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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 1916
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area3,162 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3977022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Azancot Olivier&couvreur Na 497 Vermont St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
January 27, 1994

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 497 Vermont Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Azancot-couvreur Family Rev, is a duplex structure built in 1916 containing two units. The property's documented history shows several building permits, with the most significant recent activity being street space permits in 2006, while earlier records from 1994 and 1997 indicate completed work on as-built plans and reroofing, respectively.

Recent municipal service activity from 2024-2025 has focused primarily on external maintenance and cleanliness issues surrounding the property, including multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring street cleaning services, graffiti on both mailboxes and sidewalks (with several cases being USPS-related), and ongoing concerns with tree maintenance including an open case regarding an overgrown tree blocking signs and weeding issues. Notably, there was one reported encampment case in September 2024 that was cancelled, and a tenant buyout at the adjacent address (509 Vermont Street) was recorded in May 2018 involving one tenant receiving $44,375. While the building itself has not had major structural issues reported in recent years, the surrounding area has experienced recurring maintenance and cleanliness challenges that have required regular attention from various city agencies.

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Risk rating

How 497 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
60thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

497 Vermont St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 03
Ac unit circuit installation
Issued

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