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1026-1028 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153003 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1026-1028 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4153003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vargas Sofia
Mailing address
1026 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
051305

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1026 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1028 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1026-1028 Potrero Avenue is a two-unit, two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing both residential and commercial spaces. Recent significant issues include lead paint concerns that emerged in June 2023, which were addressed by the end of July 2023, and a vacant storefront complaint from July 2022. In 2011, there were documented heating and hot water issues affecting the upstairs unit, though these were reportedly resolved within a few days. The building has undergone several repairs and maintenance work over the years, including siding repairs in 2019 ($4,000) and rear stair reconstruction in 2006 ($2,000), demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts by the current ownership.

The property has experienced multiple code compliance issues, particularly in 2005-2006, when there were several violations related to building permits, plumbing, electrical systems, and security requirements, including complaints about inadequate heating and security features which were subsequently addressed. More recent maintenance concerns have primarily focused on exterior issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding graffiti and street cleaning, including a current open case regarding human waste or urine from January 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and completing required repairs, though there have been recurring issues with exterior maintenance and environmental factors on the surrounding property. The most recent lead paint incident in 2023, while promptly addressed, indicates that some older building materials may still require ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1026-1028 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
18th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1952 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.0%
Moderate concern 56.7%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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1026-1028 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 20
Building violation
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Building Violation (NOV)Jun 20
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