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1355-1357 Kansas St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4260018 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1355-1357 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area1,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4260018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Holmes Emily Votaw
Mailing address
1357 Kansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
062899

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1355 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1357 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 1355-1357 Kansas Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, consisting of two units and built in 1908, currently owned by Emily Votaw Holmes. The building's history reveals several significant events, most notably a fire incident in 2005 that required substantial repairs amounting to $20,000 to address damage on the third floor, followed by dry rot bathroom repairs. The building underwent important safety improvements in 2006 with the removal of hazardous attic wiring, and in 2005, the electrical service was upgraded along with various bathroom improvements. The attic was restored to non-habitable status in 2000, and the building received a new roof in 1999.

Recent and ongoing issues include an active housing complaint from 1999 regarding alleged illegal unit status due to suspected electricity sharing between units. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding construction equipment blocking the sidewalk and waste management concerns, as well as historical issues with graffiti, sidewalk conditions, and a missing side sewer vent cover. Notable infrastructure concerns were documented between 2020-2021, including sidewalk defects and tree damage. While most building permits from the early 2000s have expired, they represent a period of significant rehabilitation work, particularly focusing on structural, electrical, and safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1355-1357 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
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

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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 66.6%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 13.0%
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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