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612-614 Vermont St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4028001B 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Potrero Hill
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 612-614 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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4028001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Epstein Lewis C & Bridges D
Mailing address
614 Vermont St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
091008

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612 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107
614 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 612-614 Vermont Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Epstein Lewis C & Bridges D, is a 1924 two-story flats and duplex structure currently facing several concerning issues. Most notably, there are active violations related to lead paint hazards documented in July 2022, with multiple notices issued between July and August 2022 requiring the removal of paint chips, cleaning of debris, and proper handling of potentially hazardous materials, including final warning letters and a scheduled director's hearing in October 2022. The building recently prompted multiple 311 complaints in early 2024 regarding improper management of waste receptacles, with similar issues noted in 2022 as well, suggesting ongoing concerns with garbage management. While historical records show some building maintenance work, including reroofing in 2004 costing $7,100, the current situation appears to require more immediate attention to address both safety concerns related to lead paint and proper waste management practices. The property has a history of various neighborhood service calls, including several related to illegal parking and street cleaning issues, though these are less directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 612-614 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

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
9th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 661 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.7%
Moderate concern 66.0%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

612-614 Vermont St event timeline

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

2022
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 11 Serious
Building violation
612-614 vermont street
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 11
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