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890 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4093017 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
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 890 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 1962
2 or more units
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1962
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4093017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3550 Las Pasas Wy Sacramento CA 95864
Last sale
December 11, 2001

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 890 Kansas St in Potrero Hill, owned by Harold B. Galicer and Nori Yee, was constructed in 1962. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over the past two decades, most notably a cluster of building violations in late 2015 related to fire safety and garbage management, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, garbage receptacle placement, and combustible storage. These violations were formally addressed and abated by January 22, 2016. The building has also seen infrastructure improvements, including a $8,000 retaining wall installation in 2003 and sewer trap replacement in 2012.

Recent complaints regarding the property (2020-2023) have primarily concerned parking enforcement issues, particularly vehicles parking on the sidewalk, with multiple citations issued between 2019 and 2023. There was one construction-related noise complaint in July 2019, though no violations were noted during the inspection. While the building has had several maintenance and compliance issues in its history, particularly in 2015-2016, records show these were addressed through proper channels. The most recent building permit and plumbing work suggest ongoing maintenance of the property, though the concentration of parking enforcement calls in recent years may indicate persistent issues with parking management in the vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 890 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
42ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

890 Kansas St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 10
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