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1149 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4212018 2 units · 3 fl · 1997

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 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 1149 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 1997
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
24MISS
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1997
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4212018
Ownership

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

Owner name
First Star Development Inc
Mailing address
205 13th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
082897

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1149 Potrero Ave in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1997 and currently owned by First Star Development Inc, has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure updates over the past decade. Most recently, in July 2024, there was a report of a broken window that was promptly addressed within one day. The building has undergone various repairs including window replacement with double-pane units in 2017 ($2,000), stucco replacement to address leakage in 2014 ($6,000), and dry rot siding replacement at the rear in 2013 ($2,000). Two street space permits were issued in June 2014.

The property has recently faced multiple challenges in early 2025, particularly regarding building maintenance and exterior conditions. In January 2025 alone, there were several reports of garbage and debris, specifically concerning overflowing city garbage cans, and multiple instances of graffiti on the property that required attention from Public Works - Street and Environmental Services. While these exterior maintenance issues are being addressed through appropriate channels, they represent a notable cluster of incidents affecting the building's immediate surroundings. It's worth noting that the graffiti-related complaints received varying resolutions, with some cases being inspected and requiring Notices of Violation while others were closed as resolved with abatement options approved.

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Risk rating

How 1149 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
42th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1380 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.3%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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1149 Potrero Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 12
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