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515 Wisconsin St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4069025 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 515 Wisconsin 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,316 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4069025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
238 Townsend St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 515 Wisconsin Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by Richard A. and Janice M. Fiore. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, most notably in April 2015 when the building received comprehensive roofing work including plywood installation and complete reroofing, along with the replacement of shingle siding with cedar shingles on both front and rear facades, totaling approximately $26,500 in improvements. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm system activations over the years, with documented false alarms in 2018, 2015, and 2009, though all were promptly investigated and found to be malfunctions with no injuries reported. The property had one confirmed fire incident in 2009 related to a power line issue, but again, no injuries were reported.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and compliance matters, with a current open Rent Board fee housing inventory case from January 2025. The surrounding area has experienced some issues with abandoned vehicles and street debris, particularly during late 2024, with multiple reports to various city agencies, though most vehicle-related incidents were resolved upon officer arrival. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a bathroom reconstruction in 1987. A Department of Public Works referral was recorded in 2018, though this was marked disapproved. While the building has experienced recurring false alarms, there have been no documented instances of actual fire or safety hazards, and all systems appear to be promptly addressed when issues arise.

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Risk rating

How 515 Wisconsin 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
15thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 617 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

515 Wisconsin St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 06
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