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900-904 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4093018 3 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 900-904 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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 1913
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area2,795 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4093018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
150 Post St Ste 320 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
December 11, 2015

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902 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
904 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
900 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 900-904 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Cedar Palms LLC, is a three-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1913. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work including re-roofing in 2015 (cost: $12,500) and structural repairs to both front and rear stairs in 2015 following a structural report, which cost $2,000. Historical maintenance records show consistent attention to stair safety, with previous repairs documented in 2004 addressing dry-rotted treads and risers. The building's maintenance history includes roofing work in 1994, when additional installations such as a skylight and window were also completed.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved public space issues rather than building-specific concerns, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations in 2023-2024, and occasional issues with street cleaning and abandoned vehicles. The building has experienced some environmental challenges, including a flooding incident reported in 2013 and some tree maintenance issues noted in 2022. While there was one housing inspection complaint filed in 2004 regarding stair repairs, this violation was promptly addressed within several months. The property's recent history (2015-present) shows regular municipal interactions mostly related to street and sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific issues, suggesting that major structural and safety concerns have been adequately addressed through permitted repairs and maintenance work.

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Risk rating

How 900-904 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
34thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 479 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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900-904 Kansas St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 08
Repairs existing stairs and deck front of bldg, less than 50% repairs.
$2,000 · Complete

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