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262 Texas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4002011 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 262 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1900
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4002011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
262 Texas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
January 25, 1996

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 262 Texas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Lavalle Kim, is a one-story flats/duplex building constructed in 1900 and classified as R-3 multi-family residential. The building has experienced several significant permit-related issues, most notably an active violation from 2018 that cited multiple life safety concerns including unauthorized construction, unapproved electrical and plumbing work, lack of proper emergency egress, and structural hazards. This violation stemmed from complaints about illegal bathroom and sleeping structures. The property has undergone several renovation attempts over the years, including a bathroom and kitchen remodel in 2015-2016 ($20,000), and work to legalize additional bathroom, office, and laundry space in 2020 ($8,000), though these permits suggest ongoing compliance issues. Earlier permits from 2000 and 1997 show work was attempted to address building code compliance, though these permits expired.

The building's history includes various maintenance and service requests, with the most recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 relating to sidewalk maintenance and parking issues, though these are not directly related to building conditions. Historical complaints from 2015 about unauthorized construction activity and nighttime work were recorded, along with multiple environmental health-related calls in 2016 which were transferred to the Department of Public Health for follow-up. The property's planning records indicate some limited visual inspection showed only a full bath and pet sink with no wet bar. The most pressing concern remains the active building violation from 2018, which remains unresolved as of the most recent data available in October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 262 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

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
80thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

262 Texas St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 29
To correct nov 201866132 to legalize bathroom, storage, and laundry room area
$5,000 · Issued

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