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653 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4030021 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 653 Kansas 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 1921
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.

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 1921
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4030021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Zucconi Rico Mario & Theres 70 Juanita Ct Novato CA 94945
Last sale
January 12, 2022

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 653 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Zucconi 2013 Tr, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1921. The most pressing recent issues involve tree-related concerns, with multiple ongoing reports in 2024 regarding property damage from lifted sidewalk tree roots. The building has a documented history of moisture-related challenges, particularly with dry rot, which has required multiple interventions between 2009 and 2017, including repairs to the lightwell, kitchen walls, and rear deck. A notable renovation was completed in 2014 on the top-level unit, involving comprehensive kitchen and laundry room remodeling, although this work initially attracted violation attention for improper electrical work, which was subsequently abated by January 2015 following proper permits and inspections.

The property has maintained its infrastructure through various essential upgrades, including reroofing projects completed in 1990 and 2010, and a service upgrade with the installation of three meters in 2005. The building has experienced minimal safety incidents, with only one recorded electrical-related fire incident involving wiring/equipment, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent municipal service calls in 2024 have primarily centered around street maintenance issues, including general cleaning, hazardous materials, and sign repair, with some of these matters having been resolved through municipal intervention. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing attentiveness to structural and systems upkeep, with prompt responses to both planned improvements and necessary repairs, particularly in addressing moisture-related challenges.

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Risk rating

How 653 Kansas 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
76thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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