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265 Arkansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4004022 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 265 Arkansas 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
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 built1900
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4004022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yu Fan & Sinn Richard
Mailing address
265 Arkansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
030212

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265 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
265 A Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 265 Arkansas Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Yu Fan & Sinn Richard. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over its history, with the most substantial work occurring between 1995-2002. Major projects included structural repairs to the foundation in 1995 ($20,000), removal and replacement of upper levels due to leak damage in 2000 ($100,000), and kitchen electrical work in 2002 ($2,000). A complaint was filed in 2001 regarding construction work that allegedly did not conform to plans, though this was marked as not active within a week.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways recorded in 2023 and 2024, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the vehicles in each instance. There was one noise complaint related to entertainment in April 2024, which was accepted as an informational report. Historical maintenance issues included a noise complaint about construction work in September 2017, and various public works matters such as street cleaning and hazardous materials removal between 2016-2020. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements, with no active permits or recent construction activity on record.

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Risk rating

How 265 Arkansas 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
65th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 254 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.

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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 6.1%
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

265 Arkansas St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Mar 12
Blocking driveway cite tow
Light blue - Revel moped - C049967

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