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621-623 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4031009 2 units · 2 fl · 1981

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 621-623 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 1981
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1981
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1981
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4031009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Revocable Trust 471 Pepper Ave Palo Alto CA 94306
Last sale
October 17, 2014

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621 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
623 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 621-623 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Matthew D Bryant & Candy Ts, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1981. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction, with the most recent being stucco and window surround replacements on the front facade in 2015 to address dry rot issues, costing $5,000. The building has a documented history of repairs and modifications in 1997, including work on a rear deck, storage areas, and window changes, with multiple permits issued and completed during that period. Earlier maintenance work included reroofing completed in 1994 and an attempted basement lavatory installation in 1996 that was canceled.

The property has had several minor issues reported through 311 calls over the past few years, most notably a damaged side sewer vent cover in 2022, though inspection revealed no significant problems. There has been a persistent pattern of driveway blocking incidents reported between July and November 2019, with officers responding to multiple complaints and issuing at least one citation, though many cases resulted in unable-to-locate outcomes. The street has experienced occasional cleanliness issues requiring attention, including waste removal in 2019 and Christmas tree disposal in early 2021, all of which were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 621-623 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

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
82ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 131 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

621-623 Rhode Island St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 09
Damaged tree
damaged vandalism
311 RequestFeb 07
Blocking driveway cite tow

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