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893-895 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4095051 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 893-895 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4095051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lopatowski Christine
Mailing address
895 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
122007

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893 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
895 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 893-895 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Christine Lopatowski, has undergone several significant improvements since its completion in 1986 as a flats and duplex structure. The most recent substantial renovation occurred in 2016, involving comprehensive updates to both bathrooms and the kitchen, including new fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, and the installation of a new fireplace in the living room, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling $32,000. The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including window replacements in 2003, bathroom and interior remodeling work in 2001, and a roofing project in 2006.

The building's ownership history shows one documented tenant buyout in April 2016 for $8,000, affecting one tenant in the 893 Rhode Island Street unit. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, particularly between 2017-2021, with multiple citations issued to various vehicles, including several incidents involving an Audi A4. There has been one recent noise complaint regarding barking dogs in November 2023, though this appears to have been resolved with a formal notification. The building's maintenance record indicates regular upkeep, with no documented safety violations or emergency repairs in recent years, suggesting responsible property management.

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Risk rating

How 893-895 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
42th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 68.9%
Moderate concern 26.1%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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