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251 Texas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4001017 4 units · 2 fl · 1956

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 251 Texas 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 1956
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area2,514 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4001017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kahtleen Roberts-Block Lvg
Mailing address
Roberts-block Kathleen Ttee 1841 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 251 Texas Street in Potrero Hill was constructed in 1956 and is currently owned by Kathleen Roberts-block Lvg. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past several years, including window replacements in 2018 and 2019, and a reroofing project completed in 2016, with the most recent window work focusing on the rear of the building. A notable conversion was filed in early 2016 to change an existing manager's office into a dwelling unit and to legalize a first-floor bathroom, though this permit was marked as "Filed" rather than completed in the records.

Historically, the building faced multiple housing code violations in 2007, primarily relating to fire safety and security issues, including problems with combustible storage, fire escape functionality, door security, and gas meter ventilation. However, all of these violations were abated by October 18, 2007. The property has had recurring parking-related issues in the vicinity, particularly between 2023 and 2024, with multiple reports of illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent maintenance concern involves an open 311 call from August 2024 regarding a lifted sidewalk, which is under the jurisdiction of Public Works - Street Use and Mapping.

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Risk rating

How 251 Texas 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
63th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.6%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 22.3%
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

251 Texas St event timeline

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

2025
Tenant Buyout Dec 26
Tenant buyout · $10,000
2 tenant(s)
Plumbing PermitSep 19
Work category: 1p; stand inspection for plumbing done by other's - vanity and faucets application# 20250176

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