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609-611 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4030027 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 609-611 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 1905
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.

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 1905
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 built1905
Total area2,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4030027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
609 Kansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
September 09, 1993

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609 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
611 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 609-611 Kansas Street, located in Potrero Hill, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by Jamie L Gilbert. The building has undergone several significant renovations throughout its history, with the most recent work occurring in late 2024 involving comprehensive bathroom updates including shower valve replacement, new tile work, electrical outlet modifications, and flooring improvements, as well as repairs to the east elevation lightwell. Earlier improvements from 1998 included structural modifications with beam installations and skylights, along with kitchen and bathroom remodeling, though there were some permit compliance issues during that period that resulted in building complaints. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with documented dry rot repairs completed in 1992.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine building maintenance and improvements, with no major safety concerns or violations reported in recent years. The property has experienced some parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports of blocked driveways between 2019 and 2020, resulting in several citations being issued, though these are external to the building itself. A tree-related incident was recorded in April 2023, noting a fallen tree that was resolved. The building's recent permits and improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of facilities, particularly focusing on modernizing the bathrooms and addressing electrical systems, with all current work being properly permitted and documented.

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Risk rating

How 609-611 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
71stpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

609-611 Kansas St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Dec 02
Rev 202410072411- replace shower valve and shower surround walls/tile and waterproof everything. all work in kind like for like. no change to layout and no wall removal. remove and replace electrical outlets and install (n) tile flooring and drywall and paint.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitDec 02
We are changing the shower valves and changing the vanity. everything will remain the same lcoation.

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