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887 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4095052 2 units · 3 fl · 1988

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 887 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1988
Total area3,744 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4095052
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
887 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
June 09, 2021

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 887 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Matan Goldberg, was constructed in 1988 and contains two units. The building has undergone several significant improvements since its construction, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system and electric heat in 1987-88, followed by a bathroom and kitchen renovation in 2020 valued at $20,000. A notable concerning incident occurred in November 2020 when there was an active building complaint regarding unauthorized construction work, marked by loud noises over several days, which was reported just before the legitimate renovation work was documented.

The property has a history of both necessary structural work and maintenance issues, including dry rot repairs in 1998 and an expired underpinning permit from 2003 related to nearby construction. A significant tenant buyout occurred in September 2021, with one tenant receiving $41,000. Recent records from 2022 through 2024 show multiple parking-related issues near the property, with several complaints about blocked driveways and abandoned vehicles, though these are external to the building itself. The building's upkeep has generally followed standard procedures, with completed plumbing work in 2021 for kitchen sink installation, and there have been no documented safety violations or serious maintenance concerns in recent years beyond the 2020 construction complaint.

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Risk rating

How 887 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

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
22ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 566 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

887 Rhode Island St event timeline

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

2021
Tenant Buyout Sep 28
Tenant buyout · $41,000
1 tenant(s)
Plumbing PermitMar 04
Work category: 1p; hook up kitchen sink

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