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1358-1364 Potrero Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4276032 8 units · 2 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1358-1364 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 1927
2 or more units
8 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 1927
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area4,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4276032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gage Benjamin & Denise Trus 1246 El Camino Real Apt 12 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1364 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1360 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1358 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1362 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1364 B Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1358-1364 Potrero Avenue, owned by the Benjamin & Denise Gage Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2018, which included revisions to moment frames and shear walls, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building's maintenance history reveals attention to structural elements, particularly in the rear deck and stair areas, with repairs documented in 2004 and 2008, suggesting ongoing attention to safety infrastructure.

The property experienced a cluster of housing code violations in December 2003 related to stairs and central alarm systems, all of which were resolved by February 2004. While routine housing inspections were conducted in 2011, no active violations were found at that time. More recently, the building has faced multiple exterior maintenance challenges, with several graffiti-related service requests filed between late 2024 and early 2025, though these are not directly related to building safety or habitability. The most recent building inspection data available shows that both the soft-story retrofit program requirements have been completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, indicating that the most recent mandatory seismic upgrades have been properly finalized.

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Risk rating

How 1358-1364 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

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
16thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1999 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

1358-1364 Potrero Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 11
Pa 202511149679 ref e202603119534 upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meet 25 dbi in all sleeping areas
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 11
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meet 25 dbi in all sleeping areas.

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