740 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 18-unit, 4-story apartment building at 740 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, built in 1960, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several challenges over the past decade. The property has seen significant modernization efforts, including the addition of two ADUs on the ground floor in 2018, comprehensive fire safety upgrades in 2020 including a new fire alarm system and sprinkler monitoring, and a complete electrical rewire in 2020. Major renovation projects have included multiple unit remodels (notably units 208 and 209), deck repairs, and plumbing system updates including new hot water boilers in 2022.

The building has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, most notably problems with the heating system in early 2020, which required intervention to maintain required temperatures in occupied units. Recent concerns include multiple sewage issues from late 2023, with documented sewer backups and vent problems, and a notable complaint from July 2023 regarding invasive ivy affecting a neighboring property's foundation and sewer system. The building has also faced challenges with compliance documentation, as evidenced by a complaint filed in October 2023 regarding missing compliance affidavits.

Historical records show past fire safety concerns, including a 2019 sprinkler violation and various alarm system issues, though most current fire safety systems have been upgraded to meet modern standards. The property has had two documented tenant buyouts, the most recent in 2016 for $20,000. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk defects, parking violations, and tree maintenance.