737-741 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 737-741 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Zachary Proto, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there was a serious safety issue in 2019 when a dilapidated front fence/guard rail was documented as potentially unsafe, particularly concerning the risk of falls (with an 8-10 foot drop), though this violation was ultimately abated in May 2023 following the completion of a 4-foot fence installation.

The building has demonstrated ongoing maintenance needs, including multiple roofing projects - with a $21,000 re-roofing permit issued in 2024 following a cancelled permit in 2023 - and a recent window replacement project completed in September 2024 involving seven new wood aluminum-clad double-hung windows. The property has faced significant infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding sewage systems, with multiple sewer backup incidents recorded between 2020 and 2021 (six separate incidents over this period), suggesting persistent plumbing system issues. Historical maintenance records show attention to structural integrity, with dry rot repairs to stairs and walkways undertaken in 2018, and earlier repairs to front steps documented in 1988.

The building underwent a legal process to confirm its two-unit status in 1995, and various repairs and improvements continue to be documented through building permits. Recent 311 calls indicate attention to exterior maintenance and infrastructure issues, including sidewalk repairs (2022) and tree damage (2022), though these appear to have been resolved. The comprehensive permit history and violation records suggest active management of the property's maintenance needs, with recent improvements focusing on exterior upgrades and structural repairs.