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509-511 Texas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4102064 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

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 509-511 Texas 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 1949
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 built1949
Total area2,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4102064
Ownership

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

Owner name
Melanie Holt Living Trust
Mailing address
Melanie Holt, Trustee 509 Texas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
122911

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509 Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
511 Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 509-511 Texas Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1949 and currently owned by the Melanie Holt Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being an issued permit in December 2023 for the replacement of four street-facing windows with fiberglass windows at a cost of $11,964. Previous window upgrades include two separate projects in 2005 and 2006, transitioning from aluminum to white vinyl windows, totaling eight units, with visible and non-visible installations. Other notable renovations include a bathroom remodel with a new jacuzzi tub and floor tiles completed in 1989, and a kitchen remodel completed in 1988.

The building's maintenance and safety record shows relatively few issues, with only one recorded building fire incident listed as unintentional, with no civilian injuries reported. The property has experienced some parking and street maintenance concerns in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents involving illegal parking on sidewalks and a few parking enforcement actions resulting in citations. The building has also been the subject of several infrastructure requests and maintenance issues, including two open cases regarding defaced MTA parking signs (as of November 2024). A rent board inquiry was submitted and resolved in November 2024, though specific details were not provided. The plumbing systems were upgraded in 2007, and the property has generally maintained compliance with building codes and permit requirements through regular improvements and modernization efforts.

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Risk rating

How 509-511 Texas 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
84th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 116 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 3.4%
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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509-511 Texas St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 12
Rent board
rent board request for service
311 RequestJun 20
Garbage and debris

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