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940-942 Wisconsin St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4161018 2 units · 1966

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 940-942 Wisconsin 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 1966
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
Floors
Year built1966
Total area2,172 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4161018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard T Alber Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Alberon Jon T Trustee 11440 N Chandler Blvd #1600 North Hollywood CA 91601
Last sale
120314

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942 Wisconsin St, San Francisco, CA 94107
940 Wisconsin St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 940-942 Wisconsin Street property in Potrero Hill, a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1966, is currently under the ownership of the Richard T Alber Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major updates occurring in 2023 including the installation of solar panels, a complete electrical system upgrade with new 225-200 amp dual meter panels, and the replacement of the wall furnace system. Earlier improvements in 2015 included the replacement of windows, deck railings, and wooden siding. The building has experienced recurring sewer-related issues throughout its history, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported between 2009 and 2013, though no such events have been documented in recent years. Other maintenance records show attention to various systems including a 1989 reroofing project and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has had minimal external issues, with only routine street cleaning matters reported through 311 calls in recent years. The building's maintenance record demonstrates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly in the past five years, focusing on energy efficiency and system upgrades, while the historical sewer problems appear to have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 940-942 Wisconsin 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
39th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 443 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.2%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 5.0%
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

940-942 Wisconsin St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 23
Failing retaining wall in backyard. repair wall following structural engineer design & requests
$30,000 · Filed

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