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737-739 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4073018C 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 737-739 Kansas 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area1,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4073018C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stephen C Moulton Living Tr
Mailing address
Moulton Stephen C, Ttee 737 Kansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
080719

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739 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
737 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 737-739 Kansas Street property is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 in the Potrero Hill neighborhood, currently owned by the Stephen C Moulton Living Trust. This two-unit building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past 15 years, with the most recent major improvements occurring in 2018-2019. These included a substantial $60,000 beam header installation to support new sliding doors, comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels costing $30,000, and electrical upgrades including panel replacement and room renovations. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, with previous work addressing serious issues such as dry rot. In 2009, substantial repairs were performed including deck board replacement ($50,000) and bathroom shower replacements ($24,000), indicating ongoing maintenance of exterior and plumbing systems.

The property has undergone a documented condo conversion process, with permits recorded in 2014 showing compliance with physical inspection report #CC-7170, and the installation of various modern amenities including recessed lighting, bathroom fans, and outdoor gas facilities. A small cooking fire incident was recorded, though it was confined to a container with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history includes multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, with the most recent being related to bathroom modifications and electrical work in 2018. Street space permits were issued in 2009 and 2019, suggesting occasional need for external work access. The property has been well-maintained overall, with regular updates to keep systems modern and address maintenance issues as they arise.

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Risk rating

How 737-739 Kansas 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
68th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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