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988 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4142017 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 988 Potrero Ave 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1906
Total area1,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4142017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Phillip & Molly Okane Lvg T
Mailing address
Philip D & Molly R Okaine, 988 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
041311

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Initial analysis

The property at 988 Potrero Ave is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and owned by Phillip & Molly Okane Lvg T. The building's maintenance and improvements history shows several significant works over the years, including a 2015 water heater replacement, sewer repair in 2007, and three major renovation projects in 1998 involving reroofing, basement laundry room installation, and one additional permit that subsequently expired. The property's infrastructure has required attention to both street-facing and building elements, with records showing sidewalk repairs in 2007 and street space permits in 2015.

Of particular note is a documented mold issue from 2010 that affected bathroom walls and ceilings, though this complaint was resolved within approximately one month. The most recent interactions with city services suggest ongoing infrastructure maintenance is needed, with open cases in 2024 for excessive noise and a missing side sewer vent cover. There was also a water main incident in November 2024 involving a broken/leaking house pipe that required the water meter to be turned off, with property ownership responsible for subsequent repairs. The building's surroundings have experienced various municipal service calls in 2024, including reports of graffiti, parking violations, and general service requests, though these generally pertain to street-level issues rather than directly affecting the building structure or internal systems.

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Risk rating

How 988 Potrero Ave'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
35th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1547 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.2%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

988 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 19 Serious
Building violation
In all areas where paint has been removed or is weathered or missing, prep and repaint in all areas requiring weatherproofing such as wood,…
Building Violation (NOV)Dec 19
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