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663 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4031002 3 units · 2 fl · 1921

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 663 Rhode Island 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area2,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4031002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcinerney Thomas
Mailing address
Po Box 170388 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
112702

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 663 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Thomas McInerney, is a two-story structure built in 1921 classified as Flats & Duplex. The building's permit history shows significant attention to structural integrity, particularly with the installation of a permanent tieback retaining wall in 2005-2006, which was necessitated by construction of an adjacent building and represented a substantial investment of $7,500. A roofing project from 1996 is recorded, though this permit has since expired. A notable complaint was filed in December 2006 regarding unpermitted construction work and associated traffic disturbances, which was not officially marked as resolved until August 2007.

The building's history includes multiple street-related incidents in the vicinity, with the most recent being a garbage and debris case in September 2024. There have been recurring issues with parking violations near the property, including two separate cases of driveway blocking in September 2022, though these incidents occurred outside the building itself. Previous incidents include abandoned vehicles (most recently in October 2021), double parking complaints (September 2020), and other street maintenance issues such as flickering streetlights (December 2013) and loose garbage (also December 2013). A general service request to the Bureau of Urban Forestry was made in April 2010, though specific details were not provided in the records. While the building's permit history shows attention to major structural issues, the surrounding area has experienced various urban maintenance challenges over the years, primarily related to parking and street cleanliness.

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Risk rating

How 663 Rhode Island 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
53th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 341 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 age

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

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 54.2%
Moderate concern 34.3%
Severe concern 11.5%
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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