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1225-1229 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4217024 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 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 1225-1229 Rhode Island 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 1911
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
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4217024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abouelata Wesam
Mailing address
11241 Burin Ave Inglewood CA 90304
Last sale
031607

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1229 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1225 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1225-1229 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Wesam Abouelata, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1911. The building's history reveals several concerning events, most notably a significant 2018 complaint involving unpermitted remodeling work in the upper unit, including the installation of new windows and electrical and plumbing modifications by a local unlicensed handyman. Additionally, in 2004, there was a brief incident regarding unauthorized lock changes that restricted tenants' access, though this was resolved within a week. The building's maintenance record shows a reroofing project from 1999, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced various infrastructure and environmental issues in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024. Current concerns include an unresolved issue with tree roots damaging the sidewalk (reported December 2022) and a pattern of street cleaning matters, including reports of waste (human or animal) on the sidewalk and overflowed city garbage cans. The area has also seen some parking-related incidents, with documented cases of sidewalk parking in 2024 and 2023, though enforcement officers were unable to validate all complaints. While many of these recent issues have been resolved through standard municipal processes, they suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and street upkeep in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1225-1229 Rhode Island 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
23th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 559 are predicted to be safer.

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.5%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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