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328 Pennsylvania Ave

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4039032 10 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 328 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
10 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.

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 1960
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area6,222 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4039032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Luk Har Kwan Ttee Po Box 210209 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 07, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 328 Pennsylvania Avenue in Potrero Hill, owned by Kwok Chung Wong & Har Kwan, has undergone significant modifications since 2019, most notably the addition of two ADUs to increase the total units to 10. The property has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including a $70,000 water damage repair project completed in August 2023, installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2020 at a cost of $20,500, and a $60,000 reroofing project in 2022. The building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2014, demonstrating compliance with safety requirements.

Recent concerns include multiple building violations and complaints regarding unpermitted work, particularly in 2023, related to unauthorized demolition work in Unit B and a history of issues regarding a roof deck construction in 2020. These violations have since been abated, with the most recent being resolved in March 2024. The property has experienced some maintenance issues, evidenced by recent sewer discharge incidents in July 2024, though these were addressed by municipal services. Infrastructure upgrades have included a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2020 and comprehensive fire safety improvements, including a new fire alarm system and sprinkler system installation to meet current safety codes.

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Risk rating

How 328 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 711 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

328 Pennsylvania Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint May 21
Unsafe fence leaning towards 324 pennsylvania ave
Building Inspection Division
Electrical PermitJan 03
All existing general wiring. re-attached electrical receptacles to kitchen plumbing wall after the framing is replaced.

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