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1010 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1933

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
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1010 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 1933
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 built1933
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4153002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Helen
Mailing address
1010 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, 1933 residential building at 1010 Potrero Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by Helen Lee, has experienced several significant events in recent years that may impact tenant quality of life. Most notably, from October to December 2024, there were multiple instances of graffiti reported on and around the property, including on the building itself, surrounding sidewalks, and nearby poles, with the most recent reports indicating ongoing issues with blight. The property has a history of vacant commercial space issues, with complaints filed in 2019 and most recently in April 2023, suggesting concerns about building maintenance and tenant occupancy stability.

The building's maintenance history includes several completed permit records showing attention to structural and systems improvements: reroofing work completed in 1990, kitchen and bath remodeling with window replacements in 1986, and a small-scale equipment upgrade related to ERRC rebanding in 2021. While most historical building permits indicate appropriate maintenance over time, the recent cluster of graffiti incidents and recurring issues with vacant commercial space suggest areas of concern for current and prospective tenants. The property has limited documented fire incident history, with one recorded combustible materials complaint in 2005 that was determined to have no merit, and a gasoline spill incident with no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1010 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
30th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1666 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.3%
Moderate concern 45.3%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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1010 Potrero Ave event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Jun 06
Alarm Systems
No Merit

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