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1066-1068 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4153010 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

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.

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 1066-1068 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 1962
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 1962
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 built1962
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4153010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Woo Choi Ying Trustee 117 Amherst St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale

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1068 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1066 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1066-1068 Potrero Ave in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Yet Koon & Choi Ying Woo Lv, has a documented history spanning several decades since its construction in 1962. The building underwent reroofing work in 1988, with no further major structural modifications recorded since. Two significant clusters of violations and complaints were recorded, with the most notable occurring in October 2013, when issues were identified related to water damage, floor and ceiling repairs, and egress obstructions. Earlier violations from March 2004 also addressed fire safety concerns, including smoke detector maintenance and egress obstruction, though all these violations were officially abated by April 30, 2004.

Recent building safety checks have shown two fire-related incidents in the past, one involving electrical wiring/equipment problems and another with a malfunctioning CO detector, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. The property has experienced various municipal service interactions in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning, graffiti removal, and sidewalk maintenance. In 2024 alone, several 311 calls were logged regarding local issues such as illegal parking, damaged trees, and encampments nearby, though these external factors are not directly related to the building's condition. The building's most pressing recent maintenance issues appear to be related to general upkeep rather than structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1066-1068 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
25thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1785 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 51%
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

1066-1068 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 28
Public works
bsm complaint
Building PermitFeb 13
Comply with complaint 2026050811: demo water damages sheet rock at garage about 60sf. provide new 5/8in gyp-x sheet rock garage passageway. replace only lower kitchen cabinets in-kind and countertop in unit 2 (not full kitchen remodel).

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