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1056 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153008 2 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1056 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area2,554 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4153008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3145 Geary Blvd Ste 312 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
April 08, 2022

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Initial analysis

The property at 1056 Potrero Avenue is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1907, currently undergoing significant redevelopment under owner Macs Development LLC. The building's recent history is marked by substantial renovation attempts, beginning in 2016 with a major project that aimed to convert the existing structure into a five-apartment building with new bike parking, exterior improvements, and sprinkler systems. This initial project has evolved through several permits, with the most recent approved plans proposing the creation of 3 dwelling units and 6 ADUs within the existing building envelope, increasing the total unit count to 9. A voluntary seismic upgrade was also undertaken in 2020 to address soft-story concerns.

The property has experienced multiple compliance issues and construction challenges over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, several Notices of Violation were issued, including concerns about weatherproofing, abandoned building status, egress obstructions, and sanitation issues, all of which were eventually abated. More recent complaints from 2022-2024 have raised serious concerns about building conditions, including reports of water intrusion, fire safety issues, structural problems, and abandoned construction status. The building has also faced multiple fire code violations related to storage and exit pathways in 2018, though these were processed as duplicate complaints. As of December 2024, there are active complaints regarding blight and an unregistered abandoned vacant building status. The extensive permit history includes significant infrastructure work, such as plumbing upgrades for multiple units, electrical improvements, and seismic retrofitting, though some permits have expired without completion.

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Risk rating

How 1056 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
31stpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1642 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

1056 Potrero Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 07
Date last observed: 06-jul-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work beyond scope of permit; structural problems; ; additional information: 201612165168, 202005047290 expired. construction is exceeding 50ft height and 7653 square feet envelope that was approved.;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMay 26
7am construction noise (311 sr 101004125702)

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