1367-1369 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1367-1369 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Peter Chin and Susan Lai, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $36,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

Between 2006-2007, the property underwent substantial renovations including a $70,000 full remodel of all seven kitchens and bathrooms, electrical upgrades with new sub-panels, and various structural improvements including ceiling joist modifications and rear stair repairs. The building was previously in a state of disrepair in the early 2000s, with multiple violations and complaints regarding abandonment, unsecured entry points, and maintenance issues, particularly between 2003-2005, when it was described as unsafe to occupy with problems like roof leaks and inadequate drainage.

These violations were eventually abated by 2007, and more recent concerns have been limited to parking-related issues, with numerous citations for parking violations on or near the property between 2024 and 2025. The most recent structural concern was reported in 2015 regarding a leaning retaining wall, though this complaint is now inactive. The building's historical records show a transition from significant distress and abandonment in the early 2000s to substantial rehabilitation and compliance with contemporary safety standards, particularly with the completion of the soft-story retrofit program.