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1034 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153004 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1034 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 1959
2 or more units
4 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 1959
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4153004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
750 Jackson St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
November 13, 2009

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Initial analysis

1034 Potrero Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1959 and currently owned by Yin Yu Qiong & Yuan Yu Chen. The property has undergone several notable improvements over the years, with the most recent being a completed reroofing project in April 2024 costing $12,500. Previous significant renovations include the 2011 addition of a gym room with a half bath in the garage area (maintaining four parking spaces), along with associated electrical work for lighting and receptacles. The building faced several serious maintenance issues in May 2001, when multiple violations were filed including problems with mold/mildew, interior surfaces, broken windows, damaged walls, and smoke detectors, which were all addressed and abated by October 2001.

The building's recent history shows active maintenance attention, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 primarily relating to exterior issues such as graffiti removal, sidewalk maintenance, and a curb defect. There were two fire incidents recorded, though both were relatively minor (one involving smoke removal and the other an unintentional alarm transmission), with no civilian injuries reported. The property has had regular inspections, with a health and safety routine inspection in June 2011 though no significant violations were noted at that time. While there have been some recent complaints regarding exterior conditions and maintenance (including multiple graffiti incidents in 2024), there have been no major structural or safety violations reported in recent years, suggesting improved building maintenance standards since the significant violations of 2001 were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1034 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
24thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1809 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1034 Potrero Ave event timeline

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Building Violation (NOV) Oct 28
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Building Violation (NOV)Oct 28
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