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160 Connecticut St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 3983008 14 units · 3 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 Connecticut 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 1964
2 or more units
14 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 1964
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area8,821 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3983008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Masu Abe Trustee 160 Connecticut St Apt 9 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
November 07, 2000

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 160 Connecticut Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Masu Abe Revocable Trust 19, has undergone significant modifications since 2018, most notably the addition of two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) numbered 13 and 14, completed in 2018-2019. The building's fire safety systems have been a consistent focus, with multiple upgrades including a new fire alarm system in 2018, sprinkler installations, and subsequent monitoring system improvements. Recent fire safety violations were issued in September 2023 related to sprinklers, extinguishers, and combustible storage, though these were abated promptly.

The building's history includes several fire safety-related issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2009 and 2024 concerning extinguishers, sprinkler systems, exit maintenance, and combustible materials. A significant retrofit was completed to address structural concerns under San Francisco's Soft Story Program (Tier 3), achieving compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent maintenance and service requests from 2022-2025 have primarily involved exterior issues such as sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal, with two recent 311 calls regarding sewage backup and garbage/debris issues in early 2024. The building has undergone regular routine inspections by housing authorities, with the most recent common area complaint from October 2023 currently marked as active. While historical violations suggest previous safety concerns, recent records indicate efforts to maintain and upgrade building systems, though attention to fire safety compliance appears to remain an ongoing requirement.

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Risk rating

How 160 Connecticut 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 711 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

160 Connecticut St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Sep 18
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
Fire ComplaintSep 18
Exit Maintenance

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