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1186-1192 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4158029 4 units · 2 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1186-1192 Rhode Island St 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 1929
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1929
Total area3,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4158029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sandra Taylor Living Trust
Mailing address
1186 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
052197

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Included addresses

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1186 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1190 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1188 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1192 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 1186-1192 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1929 and currently owned by the Sandra Taylor Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent work including a lead paint-related complaint filed in June 2024 that was promptly addressed within a week. The building has had multiple fire safety inspections, including violations in 2003 and 2015 related to fire proofing, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were resolved. Recent maintenance work includes window and door replacements in 2011 and 2014, and historical records show termite repairs in 1996, stucco repairs in 1995, and various roof and window improvements in the late 1980s.

The most recent issues have primarily involved exterior maintenance and safety concerns, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the street, though these are municipal rather than building-specific issues. There have been two documented smoke detector activations in the building, both of which were unintentional and resulted in no injuries. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of both building systems and compliance with safety requirements, though there have been periodic deficiencies that were promptly addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1186-1192 Rhode Island St'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
6th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 682 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.3%
Moderate concern 55.1%
Severe concern 15.5%
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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1186-1192 Rhode Island St event timeline

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

2026
311 & DBI Complaint Mar 05
Construction private property
Noise
Electrical PermitFeb 11
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. install 400 amp msp with a 4 meter pack. no house panel.

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