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250 Texas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4002027 2 units · 1 fl · 1920

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 250 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 1920
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1920
Total area2,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4002027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Westlin William
Mailing address
250 Texas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
072513

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250 Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
250 A Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 250 Texas Street in Potrero Hill is a two-unit, single-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by William Westlin. The building has undergone substantial improvements and modifications over the past several decades, with the most significant work occurring in 2011-2012. This period saw approximately $150,000 in renovations including a 190-square-foot first-floor addition with full bath and laundry, lightwell expansion on the second floor, kitchen renovations, and window replacements. Major system upgrades were completed in 2008-2009, including electrical panel upgrade from 125A to 200A and the installation of a 2.8 kW solar PV system. The property has received various modernizations such as hydronic heating system installation, water heater replacement, and comprehensive electrical rewiring in 2011, including the installation of smoke detectors.

Recent maintenance issues have emerged primarily in 2023, with multiple reports of sidewalk defects, though inspections found these issues were not present at the time. The building experienced two sewage backup incidents (2012, 2009) that were resolved, and there was one environmental health complaint in 2013 that was transferred to the Solid Waste Program. The property's infrastructure improvements include a concrete retaining wall replacement in 2011, various window and door replacements, and garage modifications including solar battery installation. The building's historical records show systematic updates to maintain and improve its infrastructure, with particular attention to energy efficiency and modern amenities.

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Risk rating

How 250 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
62th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.4%
Moderate concern 27.8%
Severe concern 7.8%
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

250 Texas St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 05
Sidewalk defect
Lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestApr 04
Sidewalk defect

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