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1361 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4260017 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1361 Kansas 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 1909
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1909
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area1,842 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4260017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas Tam 150 Naples St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
August 01, 2000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

This 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building in Potrero Hill, owned by the Thomas C R Tam Revoc Trust, has a documented history of structural modifications and regulatory issues dating back to 1984. Most notably, there are active concerns regarding an allegedly unauthorized 2-story rear deck, approximately 20x20 feet, which generated multiple notices of violation between July 2001 and March 2002 due to unpermitted construction, though a permit application for a rear deck was filed in 2001 for $15,000, but this permit ultimately expired. The property has undergone several legitimate improvements, including basement modifications completed in 2000 that added a playroom, study room, and half bath ($12,000), along with dry rot repairs and kitchen-bath remodeling ($60,000).

The most recent concerning patterns emerged in March 2023, with multiple complaints about illegal units, structural problems, and pest issues. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls between October 2024 and December 2024, including reports of garbage and debris, sewage discharge issues, and sidewalk blockages. A more recent complaint from November 2024 indicated problems with multiple abandoned items on the property and surrounding areas. Planning records indicate the property was determined to have an apparently illegally constructed second-story deck, lacking proper fire safety measures and neighborhood notification, with additional concerns about an unauthorized third unit.

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Risk rating

How 1361 Kansas 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 690 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1361 Kansas St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 20
Encampment
Encampment
DBI ComplaintApr 07
Caller states that the stair rails are unstable near the main entrance and within the building. property owner has been informed of the issue but nothing has been done. caller will require assistance in spanish,

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