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372-374 Pennsylvania Ave

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4039006 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 372-374 Pennsylvania Ave 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 1900
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4039006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hirsch Margaret
Mailing address
374 Pennsylvania Ave San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
032216

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374 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107
372 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 372-374 Pennsylvania Ave in Potrero Hill, owned by Margaret Hirsch, is a two-unit structure built in 1900 that has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. The most substantial recent upgrades occurred in 2013-2014, when $120,000 was invested in repairs to the deck and stairway, and the installation of a new elevator along with associated electrical and plumbing modifications. The building has a documented history of addressing structural maintenance issues, including a $1,500 repair of rotted members in the exterior stairway in 2002 following a termite inspection, and a reroofing project completed in 2001 at a cost of $10,925. Earlier improvements were made in the 1990s, including window, door, and ledge replacements, along with new railings and drainage work.

The property has experienced some recent challenges regarding the surrounding infrastructure, with multiple reports of sidewalk defects in 2024, including instances of lifted sidewalks and a collapsed sidewalk. There have also been several parking-related complaints outside the building in 2024. While the building itself has had three fire-related incidents recorded—two alarm system activations and one contained cooking fire—there were no civilian injuries reported in any of these incidents. The property has also installed solar electric systems (2004) and undergone various electrical upgrades, including the installation of smoke detectors and backyard lighting systems in 2013. A significant enforcement action was taken in the past regarding illegal B&B use, which was closed as abated due to violations of density regulations and tourist motel requirements, though there are no current active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 372-374 Pennsylvania Ave'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
61th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 283 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

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 67.5%
Moderate concern 23.8%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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