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720-744 Carolina St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4096002 2 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 720-744 Carolina 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 1960
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area4,466 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4096002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wiebe William
Mailing address
740 Carolina St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
051221

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744 Carolina St, San Francisco, CA 94107
720 Carolina St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 720-744 Carolina Street in Potrero Hill is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1960, currently owned by William Wiebe. The building has undergone several significant renovations and alterations over the past decade, most notably in 2015-2018 when major improvements were made including window replacements, wall modifications, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and infrastructure updates such as sewer, water, and gas line replacements. These renovations, originally estimated at $100,000, were completed in late 2018 with additional work for stair and exterior framing details. A notable incident occurred in 2013 when both the front and rear building units had their cooking facilities removed to address illegal unit issues, marking a significant period of compliance enforcement that was finally resolved in 2014 following Board of Appeals suspension.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with three roofing projects recorded in 1992-2003, and substantial plumbing and electrical work completed in 2018. A potential safety concern was identified in 2007 regarding an unsupported porch entrance, though this issue appears to have been addressed. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been primarily related to public infrastructure, including sidewalk defects and tree maintenance, with multiple 311 calls recorded in 2021-2023. The property underwent a significant planning process to demolish and replace two single-family homes with a detached single-car garage, though the current status of this development remains unclear. The building has generally maintained compliance with housing regulations, with no active violations or complaints on record since 2014.

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Risk rating

How 720-744 Carolina 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
82th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 131 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.8%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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