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695 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4031004C 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 695 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 1914
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 built1914
Total area1,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4031004C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Quach Charles & Chen Yen Mi
Mailing address
715 San Bruno Ave San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
120418

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Initial analysis

The property at 695 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Charles Quach and Yen Mi Chen. The building is undergoing significant transitions, with a major permitted project (2019) proposing substantial improvements including a rear horizontal extension, three-story addition, and facade modifications including a new garage door, though this permit was eventually suspended. An interior demolition permit (2022) was issued in preparation for these work, with a cost of $5,000. The building's history includes a brief period of non-compliance when the duplex was reportedly converted to a single-family unit in 2000, though this complaint was quickly abated.

The property has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues in the surrounding area, as documented through 311 calls, including a sewage backup incident in 2018, sidewalk defects in 2023, and various street cleaning matters. The most recent significant activity was an appeal (2024) regarding the proposed remodel project, which followed a discretionary review application that was approved. A tenant buyout was recorded for the adjacent property (697 Rhode Island Street) in March 2020, involving three tenants and totaling $100,000. The building's condition and ongoing improvements suggest active management, though the suspended status of the major remodel permit from 2019 warrants monitoring for future developments.

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Risk rating

How 695 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
96th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.2%
Moderate concern 7.8%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

695 Rhode Island St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 24
5 shower pans
Issued
Plumbing PermitNov 24
Installation of subdrains and sub-soil drainage.

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