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1361 Kansas St

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Potrero Hill
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.

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).

Owner name
Thomas C R Tam Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Thomas Tam 150 Naples St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
020102

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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

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
5th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 690 are predicted to be safer.

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

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 30.4%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 47.0%
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

1361 Kansas St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 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,
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 06
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