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777 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4072032 3 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 777 Rhode Island 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 1972
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area3,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4072032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bacon Daniel C & David N
Mailing address
36 Gloria Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
042001

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 777 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Daniel C. and David N. Bacon, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance activities since its construction in 1972. Most notably, in late 2022, the property completed a substantial seismic upgrade at the garage level, including the installation of ordinary steel moment frames and plywood shearwalls, with a cost of $25,000. Other major improvements include a furnace replacement in 2018, window and patio door replacement in 1999, and a complete exterior renovation in 2003 involving the replacement of shingles and trims.

The building has experienced multiple sewer-related issues in recent years, with three separate sewage backup incidents reported between January and December 2023, including one that has recently been resolved as of December 11, 2023. There are also ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly with trees on the property; two reports from 2024 and one from October 2023 indicate issues with overgrown trees affecting sidewalks and property damage. Additionally, the building underwent routine health and safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003-2004 and again between 2009-2012, with no reported active violations. Recent external incidents have included parking enforcement actions in response to blocked driveways and a case of graffiti, all of which have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety improvements, though the recent concentration of sewer issues and ongoing tree-related concerns may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 777 Rhode Island 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

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
59th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 298 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.5%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 6.1%
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

777 Rhode Island St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 29
Add to existing permit #202604290648 to upgrade fire alarm
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Electrical PermitApr 29
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. upgrade fire alarm to include low frequency sounders.

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