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320 Pennsylvania Ave

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4039030 8 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 320 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 1960
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 built1960
Total area5,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4039030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Naifeh A Batarse Living Tr
Mailing address
Batarse Naifeh A & Batarse 1200 19Th St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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Initial analysis

320 Pennsylvania Avenue is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1960 and currently owned by the Naifeh A Batarse Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2014 (using steel strong walls in the garage portals), the installation of 28 new aluminum windows in 2020, and various interior renovations to address code violations in 2013. The building faced notable challenges in late 2012 when multiple tenant complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction work, potential asbestos exposure, and inadequate ventilation during renovation activities, though these issues were ultimately addressed through proper channels and permits.

Historical records show routine maintenance such as reroofing in 2008 and bathroom remodeling in 1983. The soft-story retrofit was completed under Tier 3 requirements, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety standards. More recent inspections and permits indicate ongoing maintenance and improvements, though there have been several 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to external issues such as graffiti removal, street cleaning, and encampments in the vicinity of the property. Fire incident records show only routine alarm system activations with no civilian injuries or fire damage reported. The building underwent a routine safety inspection in 2015, which is no longer active. The most recent building permit, issued in October 2020, involved window replacements and was successfully completed.

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Risk rating

How 320 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
50th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.6%
Moderate concern 40.2%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

320 Pennsylvania Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 04
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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