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625 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4031024 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 625 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 1964
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area5,484 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4031024
Ownership

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

Owner name
John & Mary Hanavan Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Hanavan Anna Mary Trustee 3894 Los Arabis Dr Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 625 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the John & Mary Hanavan Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building is currently classified as Non-Compliant under the city's Soft Story program, despite completing a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 (with a follow-up revision in 2018). The building underwent substantial window and door upgrades in 2009, replacing 20 windows and 12 patio doors with energy-efficient dual-pane alternatives. A routine health and safety inspection occurred in 2011, though no violations were noted in recent records.

The property has experienced various maintenance and environmental issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls regarding street conditions, including reports of glass, general garbage, and illegal postings between 2019 and 2024. While these incidents primarily relate to the street environment rather than the building itself, they may affect residents' quality of life. Historical records show the building received temporary shoring work in 2005 due to an adjacent excavation, and a compliance improvement notice was issued in 1983, indicating the building has a history of responding to regulatory requirements. The most recent incidents involve broken glass and debris on the street, with the most recent case being resolved in August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 625 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
29th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.4%
Moderate concern 36.7%
Severe concern 33.0%
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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