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1260 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4265004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1260 Potrero Ave 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 built1900
Total area1,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4265004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Morales-Laimon Victor
Mailing address
1260 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1260 Potrero Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Victor Morales-Laimon, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several permitted improvements over the years, including a driveway installation in 1995 and a significant interior remodeling project in 1993 that updated the bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen spaces. More recently, the building has faced multiple challenges, with an open violation as of November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which was previously flagged as a fire complaint. Historical fire safety concerns have been documented, including issues with blocked exits and sprinkler systems in 2019, and problems with fire extinguishers in 2022, though these violations were reportedly corrected in each instance.

The property has recently experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues, particularly in late 2024, when multiple incidents of graffiti were reported on the building's surroundings, including the sidewalk and street areas. A more serious concern involves an open sidewalk defect reported in October 2024 regarding a collapsed sidewalk. While some cases have been resolved, including a defaced parking sign and various graffiti incidents, the frequency of recent complaints suggests ongoing environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity. The building's documented history includes two driveway-related permits from 1995 and three interior renovation/upgrade permits from the early 1990s, though more recent permitting activity is not recorded in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 1260 Potrero Ave'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
41th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1404 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.0%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 11.7%
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

1260 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 14
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestApr 07
Blocked sidewalk

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