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780 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4074013A 2 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 780 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1914
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4074013A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu Stacie
Mailing address
451 Kansas St Unit 459 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
042016

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Initial analysis

The property at 780 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Stacie Wu. The building has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past several years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2018 and 2024. In 2018, a major horizontal addition project was initiated, focusing on several key improvements including an expanded garage, new decks, and interior reconfigurations, with an estimated cost of $440,000. This project has undergone various revisions and adjustments, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2023 with associated plumbing and electrical work costing approximately $35,000.

The building has faced some environmental safety concerns during renovation work, particularly in July-August 2022, when complaints were filed regarding the handling of lead and asbestos materials during construction, though these complaints are now marked as not active. Recent maintenance work includes repairs to a rear deck due to dry rot in 2021 and a complete rewiring of both units with 100-amp panels in late 2022. The property has experienced some infrastructure issues, most recently a sewage back-up in July 2024, though this was promptly resolved by municipal services. The extensive renovation work has been accompanied by multiple revisions and updates to building systems, including plumbing work for shower pans and radiant heating in late 2023, along with the ongoing installation of a sprinkler monitoring system as of February 2024.

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Risk rating

How 780 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
45th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 399 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.2%
Moderate concern 19.8%
Severe concern 5.0%
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

780 Kansas St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jul 08
Work category: 1p; plumbing inspection in reference to old permit pw20221007561 and pw20230907937
Issued
Electrical PermitMay 07
Renew permit# ew202212057621 (original scope: install 100amp panel in units (#780 and 782). full rewiring of both units.)

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