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1030 Carolina St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4160023 2 units · 1 fl · 1912

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1030 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 1912
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1912
Total area1,766 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4160023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hirner Michael F
Mailing address
1141 De Haro St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
082319

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building at 1030 Carolina Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Michael F Hirner, has a documented history dating back to 1986. The property, built in 1912, has faced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most significant concerns centering on deck maintenance and water drainage problems. In 2010, there were multiple permits issued for addressing dryrot at the deck, including both a demolition to assess the extent of damage and subsequent repairs costing approximately $7,000. This period also saw a complaint about improper drainage affecting neighboring properties, though this issue was marked as abated in 2012. Earlier structural improvements included a 2008 garage door replacement and an electrical service upgrade from 60A to 100A. The building has undergone necessary systems updates, including a furnace replacement in 2013.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with improvements including window installations in 1987 and 1988, reroofing work in 2005, and various interior renovations. However, there were two notable complaints filed regarding unauthorized work: one in 2008 related to garage door modifications, and another in 2010 concerning deck repairs and drainage issues. More recently, there has been a recurring pattern of parking violations in the vicinity of the property between 2019 and 2024, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, though these are unrelated to the building's structural or maintenance history. The building's documented permits and repairs suggest ongoing maintenance, though the concentration of deck-related issues in the 2008-2010 period stands out as the most significant structural concern in the building's recent history.

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Risk rating

How 1030 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

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
29th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 65.5%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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The story over time

1030 Carolina St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 03
311 service request
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