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528 Vermont St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4011005 3 units · 2 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 528 Vermont 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4011005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Angela Lee Neff Trustee 24028 Jensen Dr West Hills CA 91304
Last sale
April 15, 2022

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Initial analysis

Located in Potrero Hill, 528 Vermont Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing three units and owned by Angela Lee Neff Rev Living. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent significant work including window replacements in 2022 (three retrofit vinyl windows) and a complete roofing project in 2021, both properly permitted and completed at costs of approximately $5,700 and $14,500 respectively. Historical records show earlier improvements such as electrical work in 2004 (installation of disposal circuit, outlet, and switch) and two roofing projects in 1992 and 1995, though the latter permits expired.

The building's maintenance history reveals some resident comfort issues, most notably in late 1998 when a heating unit was temporarily replaced with an electrical unit, though this complaint was resolved within two months. Recent building-related incidents have been minimal, with one notable occurrence in 2019 involving a missing side sewer vent cover that was inspected and determined to require no action. The property has experienced various peripheral issues in the vicinity, as documented in 311 calls, including recent graffiti in 2024, an overgrown tree (currently open as of February 2024), and a resolved Christmas tree disposal issue. Prior concerns from 2019-2020 included noise from mechanical equipment, parking violations, and exposed electrical wires in a streetlight pullbox, though these were either investigated or transferred to appropriate agencies for resolution. The building's documented permit and maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with no recent patterns of safety or habitability concerns within the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 528 Vermont 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
58thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 305 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
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

528 Vermont St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 11
Add a non load bearing partition between sitting room and bedroom on the upper floor. relocate door to e bathroom. add a closet to the new bedroom. all work in front building
$2,000 · Issued

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