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514 Utah St

Potrero Hill, SF 94110 4013004 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 514 Utah 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 1908
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
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,145 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4013004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bullard Wilson Revocable Tr
Mailing address
Bullard Wilson & Wilson Emi 514 Utah St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
072513

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 514 Utah Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by Bullard Wilson Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, including a major rear dormer expansion with bathroom and deck installation in 2010 ($60,000), electrical panel upgrades in 2010-2011, and the installation of solar panels in 2019 (4.68 kW system). Windows have been a recurring theme in recent maintenance, with proper permitting for street-facing double-hung wood sash replacements in 2019 ($12,000), though there were unpermitted window installation complaints in early 2019.

The building has experienced some concerning safety issues, particularly in late 2017 when multiple complaints were filed regarding an improperly installed flue/vent on the north-facing sloped roof that reportedly terminated too close to the adjoining property and became hot to the touch. This situation generated both building violations and a fire complaint regarding combustible materials, though it was eventually abated in early 2018. The property has maintained good infrastructure through various upgrades, including a complete reroofing project in 2011 and foundation work in the 1990s. Recent historical data shows regular street maintenance and parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued for parking violations between 2021-2024, including driveway blocking and sidewalk parking incidents.

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Risk rating

How 514 Utah 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
61th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 283 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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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 58.8%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 14.2%
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

514 Utah St event timeline

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

2019
Electrical Permit Sep 25
Solar plan 2512 install 13 pv mods, 360 watts/mod, 4.68 (dc) kw sys.
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