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1160 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4211012A 4 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1160 Potrero Ave 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 1927
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,796 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4211012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bogatsky Fmly Tr 2011
Mailing address
Bogatsky Sergei P & Helen D 1400 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062604

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Initial analysis

The four-unit apartment building at 1160 Potrero Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent significant work being a completed $24,000 reroofing project in September 2024. Constructed in 1927 and managed under the Bogatsky Family Trust 2011, this two-story multi-family residential building has faced several challenges, particularly during a period of significant violations in 2001-2002. During that time, multiple Housing Code violations were documented, including lack of required fire extinguishers, heating system deficiencies, window repairs, security issues, interior surface problems, smoke detector maintenance needs, and plumbing/electrical violations. There were also complaints about sewage issues affecting neighboring properties. These violations were eventually abated by April 2002.

In more recent history, the building has seen some maintenance activities, including a 2014 complaint about unpermitted basement work and footing modifications, and routine health and safety inspections with various findings. The most pressing current issues appear to be related to exterior maintenance and cleanliness, with multiple reports (ten in total) of garbage and debris concerns in July 2024, particularly regarding overflowing city garbage cans. Additionally, there was a graffiti incident reported and resolved in October 2024. While many historical violations have been addressed, the building's recent history shows ongoing concerns with exterior cleanliness and waste management, though these are primarily related to street and sidewalk areas rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1160 Potrero Ave'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
28th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1714 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.3%
Moderate concern 31.2%
Severe concern 28.5%
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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1160 Potrero Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 19
Abandoned vehicle
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