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1024 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153002C 10 units · 3 fl · 1951

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1024 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 1951
2 or more units
10 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1951
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area5,805 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4153002C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
W J Britton & Co 1345 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
May 01, 1996

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Initial analysis

1024 Potrero Avenue is a 3-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by John & Linda Britton. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with a significant focus on fire safety systems. Recent improvements include a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 costing $9,000 to meet current fire code requirements, though a related modification permit from April 2019 expired. The building has undergone various unit-specific renovations, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #4 (2019) and water damage repairs in Unit #3 (2017). A concerning pattern of water-related issues is evident, with multiple complaints and repairs between 2008 and 2019, including water leaks, ceiling damage, and a leaking kitchen ceiling reported in 2019.

The property has had several fire safety concerns over the years, with multiple fire alarm system maintenance issues and complaints recorded between 2014 and 2024. While many of these issues were corrected upon inspection, including a recent April 2024 alarm systems complaint, the building has a history of fire safety violations that were subsequently resolved. Documented building violations from 2004 through 2019 include issues with electrical outlets, general maintenance, fire alarm systems, appliance maintenance, and cockroach infestation, all of which were abated by late 2018. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates and repairs, including window replacement (2018), fire escape repairs (1993), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, suggesting ongoing efforts to maintain the property. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to graffiti and street-related issues, with no serious building-related complaints in the past two years.

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Risk rating

How 1024 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
10thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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

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Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 74%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1024 Potrero Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 05
Date last observed: 03-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; expired permits; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: unabated graffiti, rotting entrance door, 201904248851 expired , fire sys not up to code permit ;
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