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946 De Haro St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4095024 2 units · 4 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 946 De Haro 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area3,297 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4095024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yuen-shore Cameron & Chen M 946 De Haro St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
May 26, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 946 De Haro Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. Built in 1906 and currently owned by the Chen-shore Living Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade. The most recent major work was completed in 2021, involving repairs to 20% of an existing deck at a cost of $20,000. Prior improvements include a comprehensive update of two bathrooms in 2016 (including plumbing and electrical work), and a 2015 remodel of the second-floor kitchen with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling approximately $58,000. Historical records show a few structural modifications from the 1980s, including the reversal of a studio conversion to parking/storage in 1987.

The building's maintenance history appears generally positive, with no major safety or structural issues reported in recent years. A tenant buyout occurred in July 2018, with one tenant receiving $5,000. The street-level environment around the building has experienced typical urban issues requiring municipal attention, including multiple instances of graffiti removal (2016), various street cleaning needs, and occasional parking enforcement requests. Recent complaints in 2024 have primarily related to public transportation services (Muni), with no direct impact on the building itself. The property shows regular maintenance and updating of essential systems, though some permits from 2015, such as one for kitchen work and another for rough plumbing, are marked as expired rather than completed.

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Risk rating

How 946 De Haro 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
4thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 697 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
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

946 De Haro St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 31
Replace 12 windows on the front, all street facing, with vinyl single hung.
$13,035 · Issued
Planning RecordDec 31
Approved - REPLACE 12 WINDOWS ON THE FRONT, ALL STREET FACING, WITH VINYL SINGLE HUNG.

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