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906 Carolina St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4160002 3 units · 2 fl · 1963

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
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 906 Carolina 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 1963
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1963
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area1,433 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4160002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Koehne James & Larson Dorot 507 Brunswick St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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Initial analysis

906 Carolina Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, owned by James Koehne & Dorothy Lars and constructed in 1963. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related interventions over the years. In 2004, the property faced multiple fire safety violations including issues with fire sprinklers, fire escape ladders, and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were resolved by April 2004. A water heater replacement was attempted in 2014 but the permit expired. Earlier, in 2000, the building underwent dry rot repairs and framing replacement, and in 2004, repairs were made to the stairs following a complaint.

In more recent years, the building has had an active history of addressing various maintenance issues, including a fire alarm systems problem in 2023 that was corrected by December 2023. A significant incident related to electrical wiring/equipment was recorded but did not result in civilian injuries. While there was a brief period of unauthorized short-term rental activity in 2023 that was resolved, most recent complaints have been focused on external issues such as sidewalk access and parking concerns rather than building-specific problems. The property has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent being routine health and safety evaluations. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external infrastructure and street conditions around the property rather than building-specific issues, though one shared spaces violation regarding path clearance remains open as of June 2023.

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Risk rating

How 906 Carolina 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

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
49thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 370 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

906 Carolina St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 22
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