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980 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4093112 3 units · 1 fl · 1940

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 980 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 1940
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
P
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1940
Total area1,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4093112
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barone Gene R
Mailing address
116 Congo St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
031004

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, one-story multi-family residential building at 980 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Gene R Barone, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects since its construction in 1940. Most recently, in May 2024, the building received a reroofing project costing $13,900. The property has a notable history of stair-related maintenance, with repairs mandated by a city inspection in 2004 ($7,000), followed by a complete stairway replacement that same year ($2,000). A significant fire incident in March 2002 required extensive repairs to the roof, ceiling, electrical wiring, wall heater, and painting, costing $34,000. The building has experienced multiple water-related infrastructure updates, including a house trap replacement in 2015 and two water heater replacements in 2008, along with a 220-volt baseboard heater installation for unit #3 in 2003.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to structural and safety issues, including termite repairs in 1999 and 1997, and window upgrades with the installation of aluminum windows in 1988 and 1992. A building violation regarding stair repairs was filed in January 2004 but was abated by July 2004. Most recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in early January 2025 related to graffiti on public surfaces near the property, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The property has demonstrated regular maintenance and repair work, with no current active violations or complaints directly related to the building structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 980 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
48th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 378 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.3%
Moderate concern 51.2%
Severe concern 7.4%
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

980 Kansas St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
mattress

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