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1342 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4260004A 2 units · 1 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1342 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 1927
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
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area1,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4260004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Freeman Patrick G
Mailing address
1342 Rhode Island St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit multi-family residential building at 1342 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Patrick G Freeman, was constructed in 1927 as a single-story flats and duplex structure. The building has undergone several notable improvements over the years, including a window upgrade project in 1991 (permit expired), a significant electrical system upgrade in 2011 to a modern 100 amp system with improved grounding, and the installation of a solar PV system in 2010 comprising 10 roof-mounted modules with a total power rating of 2.5 kW.

Of particular concern is the ongoing pattern of parking violations in the vicinity of the property, with multiple reports of sidewalk and driveway blockages between January 2023 and November 2024, though most were not validated by responding officers. There was one documented citation issued in January 2024 related to blocked driveway/illegal parking. Additionally, the property experienced one incident of human or animal waste on the street/sidewalk in January 2024. In terms of tenant history, there was one notable buyout on July 6, 2020, involving one tenant receiving $21,200. The building's permit and maintenance record suggests regular updating of systems and infrastructure, with no recorded issues related to safety concerns or structural problems.

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Risk rating

How 1342 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
17th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.9%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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The story over time

1342 Rhode Island St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
311 Request Jan 30
Parking on sidewalk
Blocked Driveway or Illegal Parking
311 RequestJan 04
Parking on sidewalk

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