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1446-1448 Rhode Island St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4281A007 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1446-1448 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 area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4281A007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lim Meili Trustee 15024 Sperry Ln Saratoga CA 95070
Last sale
February 11, 2005

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1448 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1446 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The Lin Trust-owned property at 1446-1448 Rhode Island Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 in Potrero Hill. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, with the most recent major work including a complete sewer line replacement with backflow installation for the lower unit in January 2021, and the replacement of five windows in October 2019 costing $16,000. The building experienced multiple violations in early 2018, including water damage, interior surface issues, and safety concerns related to fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, though all these violations were abated by January 2020 following the issuance of final warning letters in September 2019.

Historical records show earlier substantial work including a $40,000 upgrade to the rear means of egress in 2004, and various maintenance issues such as siding repairs in 2018 and roofing work in the mid-1990s. The property has had recurring parking enforcement issues, particularly regarding sidewalk parking, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2025. A recent sewage backup was reported in April 2024, though this service request was cancelled. The building's maintenance history shows active management response to both building code compliance and general upkeep, with all identified violations being addressed within a reasonable timeframe. The most recent parking-related incidents suggest ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity regarding parking enforcement, though these are not directly related to building conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 1446-1448 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
7thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 675 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1446-1448 Rhode Island St event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Jan 12
Ground floor bdrm. water comes into the unit from the ground floor unit since 12/31/22. leakage causing ceiling to bubble. contractors have popped the bubble/drilled a hole to patch it up with plastic but, due to the recent rains the patch broke again. the contractors repatched the hole and informed the tenant they believe the vacant unit upstairs is the cause of the problem.
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