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228 Connecticut St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4004004 2 units · 1 fl · 1928

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 228 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 1928
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
Floors1
Year built1928
Total area2,623 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4004004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Simon A Lewis Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Simon A Lewis Trustee 228 Connecticut St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
010808

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 228 Connecticut Street in Potrero Hill is a 2-unit, 1-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by the Simon A Lewis Living Trust. Over the years, the building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects, with the most substantial work occurring in 2003 when a $210,000 horizontal addition and first-floor interior remodel were completed. The electrical system has seen significant upgrades, including a comprehensive 200-amp service upgrade with complete rewire in 2005 costing $100,000, the installation of a dedicated 240V service in 2017, and a substantial solar panel system installation in 2005 featuring multiple inverters and PV modules. The property has also received attention to its exterior, with concrete work and garage improvements in 2005, and rear siding replacement in 2004.

Recent incidents near the property have primarily involved street maintenance and basic urban issues, including graffiti removal on public infrastructure in August 2024, and multiple tree-related cases in 2021-2024 involving pruning and damage. The most recent building-related service was for a driveway blocking complaint in August 2024, though the responding officer was unable to locate the vehicle. The property has maintained a generally good record with only routine urban maintenance issues being reported, and all building permits and improvements demonstrate ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property.

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Risk rating

How 228 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
76th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.9%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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