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215-217 Connecticut St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4003029 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 215-217 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4003029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles & Karen Reiter 2006
Mailing address
1195 Stanyan St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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215 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107
217 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 215 Connecticut Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, originally constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Charles & Karen Reiter since 2006. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the installation of an 8.1 kW solar PV system with a 27 kWh battery backup system (completed in February 2024), and a complete reroofing project (completed October 2023) costing $42,000. The property has received regular maintenance attention, with foundation repairs completed in 1990 addressing termite and dry rot issues, and updates to heating systems in 2018 when two forced air gas furnaces were replaced.

The building's maintenance history shows proactive upkeep, with multiple reroofing projects documented in 1990 and 2023. However, there have been recurring sewer system issues, with three documented sewage backup incidents (2013, 2016, and 2021) involving 4-inch sewer vents, suggesting an ongoing infrastructure challenge. Recent improvements indicate an investment in modernizing the property, with the 2024 solar installation representing a significant upgrade. The property has had occasional issues with parking enforcement, with three documented cases of driveway blocking between 2019 and 2022, though these are unrelated to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 215-217 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

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
97th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 88.9%
Moderate concern 9.5%
Severe concern 1.6%
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

215-217 Connecticut St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jun 13
Installation of solar pv and battery energy storage reviewed and approved under permit 202402145883. pv and battery system includes: (20) hanwha q.peak duo blk ml-g10+ 405w w/ dc system size of 8.10kw. (1) tesla powerwall+, (1) tesla powerwall-2 totaling storage energy capacity of 27kwh; and (1) new 125a subpanel.
Complete
Building PermitFeb 14
Install 8.1kw (dc) roof mounted pv system. install 27kwh back-up battery system to include 1 tesla backup switche, 1 tesla powerwall 2 & 1 telsa powelwall plus inverter and batteries.

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