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700 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4074001 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 700 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 1910
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
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,292 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4074001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph W Cloyd Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Joseph W Cloyd, Trustee 700 Kansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 700 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Joseph W Cloyd Revocable Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1910. The building's documented history includes two significant construction activities: a horizontal extension attempted in 1985 (permit #8511523, now expired) and a reroofing project completed in 2005 (permit #200508231033, with a cost of $5,500). More recently, in 2020, the property underwent approved modifications to enclose an existing patio in the rear yard, for which a variance was granted.

The most pressing concerns for the building's current and potential residents relate to recent parking and public safety issues. Between October 2024 and December 2024, there have been multiple parking enforcement incidents, including several documented cases of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, with at least three resulting in citations. The area has also experienced recurring public safety challenges, particularly in October 2024, with multiple reports of hazardous conditions involving discarded needles, though most of these cases were resolved without requiring intervention. Additional minor issues included a street light outage in September 2024 and a single report of garbage and debris in October 2024, which required response from Public Works Street and Environmental Services. While the property's historical permit records show minimal significant modifications, the recent enforcement activity suggests ongoing challenges with parking management and public space maintenance in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 700 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
70th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.6%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

700 Kansas St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 27
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20

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