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695 Connecticut St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4100045 8 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 695 Connecticut 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
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area5,805 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4100045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas P & Breda A Mcdeonal
Mailing address
Thomas P & Breda A Mcdeonal 30 Ravenwood Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
012720

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 695 Connecticut Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Thomas P & Breda A Mcdeonal, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably the addition of a ground floor ADU in 2017. The property has achieved full compliance with the city's soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3) and completed a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in 2019, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring throughout the building, as well as the addition of a fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13R) during the 2018 modernization period. Other important improvements include stair tread repairs in 2015, window and siding repairs in 2006, and successful resolution of multiple building violations from 2003-2010, which had previously cited concerns ranging from combustible storage issues to stairs requiring repair.

Recent 311 calls from late 2024 and early 2025 have primarily reported issues with street cleaning, including abandoned furniture and debris, which are typical for urban environments. The building's fire safety systems have experienced several documented malfunctions and false alarms (between 2012 and 2023), though importantly, none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical complaints regarding blocked exits and various building code violations from earlier years have all been addressed and closed, with the most recent significant building work being primarily focused on exterior maintenance and systems improvements. The property's completed soft-story retrofit work and recent building permits suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance with current safety standards, though it should be noted that there was one instance of unauthorized plumbing work in 2019, which was subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 695 Connecticut 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
12th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.9%
Moderate concern 39.5%
Severe concern 20.6%
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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The story over time

695 Connecticut St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 31
Blocked sidewalk
a frame construction
311 RequestAug 10
Garbage and debris

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