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780 Carolina St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4096012 3 units · 2 fl · 1965

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 780 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 1965
2 or more units
3 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 1965
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area2,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4096012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Matthew E Alioto Trustee 110 De Sabla Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
May 18, 1993

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 2-story multi-family residential building at 780 Carolina Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Matthew Alioto 2011 Trust, was constructed in 1965 and contains three units. The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues over recent years, with the most significant incidents occurring between 2020 and 2024. Notable events include a sewage backup incident in January 2022 involving a 4-inch sewer vent, and multiple water service requests in late 2020 that required resident intervention with the SF Water Department for low water pressure issues. The building's surrounding area has faced recurring sanitation challenges, evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and waste on public spaces near the property, most recently a furniture-related abandoned item in November 2024.

The property has seen periodic issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with three documented cases between 2018 and 2024, including a chevy impala reported as stolen in 2018. The area's general public space maintenance has been a recurring theme, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) called multiple times for street and sidewalk cleaning needs. A fire complaint was recorded in April 2012, though it was determined to be outside of jurisdiction. While the building itself appears to have maintained its structural integrity, as evidenced by the types of complaints received, most service issues have centered around external amenities and infrastructure services rather than the building's internal systems.

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Risk rating

How 780 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

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
46thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 392 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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