968-970 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 968-970 Potrero Ave in the Inner Mission was constructed in 1890 and is currently owned by Cedric Westphal. The property has documented several concerning issues over the years, with a particular focus on unauthorized modifications and safety concerns. Between 2010 and 2014, there were multiple complaints filed regarding an alleged illegal basement unit that reportedly contained a bathroom and kitchen facilities, with one complaint noting that the backyard access door had been boarded up.

Additional safety concerns were raised in 2010 regarding electrical issues, specifically concerning circuit breaker access problems in the basement. More recent maintenance records show basic upkeep, including a permitted replacement of a 50-gallon gas water heater in July 2023. The building's immediate surroundings have experienced various infrastructure and public space issues, with numerous 311 calls in 2024.

These include reports of sidewalk defects, graffiti, and debris removal needs, though most of these cases have been successfully resolved. The property has remained relatively stable regarding housing code complaints since 2014, with the last known violations being over ten years ago, though it's worth noting that the 2014 illegal unit complaints were filed under the Housing Inspection Services division and were marked as "Not Active." Recent infrastructure issues have primarily affected the public areas around the building, with five sidewalk defects reported in October 2024 and a pattern of graffiti and debris complaints in the vicinity. The most recent maintenance activity for the building itself was the 2023 water heater replacement, which is now shown as expired in the records, although this may not necessarily indicate a compliance issue.