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1902-1904 23Rd St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4161025 2 units · 3 fl · 1993

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 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.

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 1902-1904 23Rd 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 1993
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1993
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1993
Total area3,357 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4161025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gilbert A Kohn, Ttee 401 E Linton Blvd #628 Delray Beach FL 33483
Last sale
May 08, 1998

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1904 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1902 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1902-1904 23rd Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Gilbert A Kohn Trust, was constructed in 1993 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling on the site in 1990. The property has experienced recurring issues with water-related damage and deterioration, particularly evident through multiple dry rot remediation projects between 2011 and 2015, which involved significant repairs to various building sections including the front facade, parapet walls, and window replacements totaling over $105,000 in permitted work. Historical complaints regarding water intrusion are documented from 1998 and 2005, though these issues were marked as abated.

Most concerning is an active building complaint from August 2023 regarding unpermitted work in the main building, specifically in the backyard area, which remains unresolved. The property has also generated numerous 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to parking enforcement and general maintenance issues, though these are generally not related to major structural or safety concerns. A tenant buyout notice has been recorded for January 2024, offering $15,000 to one tenant at 1904 23rd Street, though the outcome of this offer is not yet known. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural issues, though the persistent nature of dry rot repairs suggests ongoing challenges with moisture management in the building.

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Risk rating

How 1902-1904 23Rd 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
29thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

1902-1904 23Rd St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 06
Other reallocate
Noise Report - other reallocate
DBI ComplaintAug 11
Date last observed: 06-aug-23; time last observed: daytime; identity of person performing the work: renter; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: backyard;

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