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979-981 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4095039 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 979-981 Rhode Island 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1908
Total area2,876 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4095039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Etherington Lisa J
Mailing address
979 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
042412

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981 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
979 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 979-981 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Lisa J Etherington, is a two-unit structure built in 1908. The most recent significant development is a permitted $30,000 interior modification to extend the dining room to the building's perimeter, scheduled for 2024. The property has undergone several permit renewals between 2002 and 2008, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work, though the specific nature of these earlier permits is not detailed in the records. A notable electrical upgrade was completed in 2004, involving the installation of lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits on the third floor vertical addition.

The building's recent history shows minimal concerning events, with only two documented incidents: a parking enforcement call in 2022 regarding a driveway blockage (which was resolved) and a street cleaning complaint about loose garbage in 2009. The most significant structural improvement, as per planning records, involved infill work on the second story above the garage with new aluminum-clad wood windows, demonstrating ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize the property while preserving its historical character.

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Risk rating

How 979-981 Rhode Island 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
11th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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 severity forecast
No violation 44.6%
Moderate concern 48.0%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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979-981 Rhode Island St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Feb 27
Adding square footage to an existing dining room, relocate existing outlets and lightingl.
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