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1406-1408 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4281A002 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 1406-1408 Rhode Island 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.

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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4281A002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2322 Wooster Ave Belmont CA 94002
Last sale

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1406 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1408 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 1406-1408 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and owned by Robert G. Mckeen. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Most recently, in March 2021, repairs were made to an exterior wall on the north side, including patching a 10-square-foot area, installing electrical cover plates, and removing light fixtures from an old ceiling in a storage room, with a total cost of $1,500. In 2013, the building underwent a furnace replacement, though this work initially prompted violations when performed without proper permits, leading to inspection notices in May 2013; these violations were subsequently abated by October 2013. Historical records show that the building experienced fire damage in 1984, which was fully repaired, and in 2005, an exterior wooden stair replacement was completed at a cost of $15,000.

The property has had minimal recent issues, with only routine maintenance matters being recorded. Two recent 311 calls in late 2023 (December and November) were related to street parking and hazardous materials (glass) on the sidewalk, while a sidewalk defect report from 2018 regarding a collapsed section remains open. The building has two documented fire service calls: one for a carbon monoxide detector activation that resulted in no CO detection, and another for a non-specific service call, neither of which involved civilian injuries. The property management has generally addressed maintenance issues as they arise, with no active violations on record as of the latest data. Recent permit activity and 311 calls suggest regular exterior maintenance and response to urban infrastructure issues, though there appears to be one outstanding sidewalk defect from 2018 that has not been resolved in the records available through October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1406-1408 Rhode Island 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
11thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1406-1408 Rhode Island St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 06
Work category: 2pb; replacing 20ft of sewer line. job address is 1408 rhode island. however, the work will be done at 2313 25th st. as these properties share a sewer line.
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