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914 Wisconsin St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4161074 5 units · 1 fl · 1925

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 914 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 1925
2 or more units
5 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 1925
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
Units5
Floors1
Year built1925
Total area3,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4161074
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Bingham Edward & Merylee Sm 682 Shotwell St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
November 22, 2013

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Initial analysis

914 Wisconsin Street is a 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 in Potrero Hill, currently owned by Bingham Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work focusing on Unit 5's conversion from 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom to 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, including extensive structural work on the south, west, and north walls addressing framing, sheathing, and stucco issues, as well as interior floor and ceiling joist replacements in bedrooms. This recent work has generated an active building complaint regarding unauthorized wall modifications. The building has seen comprehensive updates to multiple units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and fire safety improvements such as a mandatory fire alarm upgrade in 2022 and new low-frequency horns. Major plumbing work has been performed, including the installation of heat pump systems and bathroom renovations.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, including a notable roof leak complaint in 2009, multiple fire safety violations in 2002 that were abated in 2003, and various renovation-related concerns in 2014 regarding lead hazards and unpermitted work. The building's systems have been continuously updated, with recent improvements including a complete electrical rewire of Unit 5 and installation of ductless heating and cooling systems. There have been several 311 calls related to parking and tree maintenance in the vicinity, though these do not directly pertain to the building's condition. The property's historical records indicate regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with particular attention to fire safety compliance and individual unit improvements, though the recent active building complaint regarding unauthorized modifications suggests some ongoing challenges with adherence to proper permitting procedures.

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Risk rating

How 914 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

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
40thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

914 Wisconsin St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Damaging property
hitting window or building

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