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298 Rhine St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7169029 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Outer Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

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 298 Rhine 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7169029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
100 Shakespeare St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
March 09, 2011

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298 Rhine St, San Francisco, CA 94112
100 Shakespeare St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 298 Rhine Street in the Outer Mission is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Xie Bao Qin and Zhang Leon Ku. The building's permit history reveals several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between 2003-2007. Major violations during this period included water drainage problems affecting neighboring property (2005), an unsafe and improperly installed water heater (2005), and unpermitted modifications including dry rot repairs and unauthorized partition walls (2003). A significant renovation project was attempted in 2000 to add amenities including a playroom and full bath, but the permit expired and subsequent complaints indicated unauthorized construction. The structure underwent various repairs and improvements, including a completed bathroom and electrical upgrades in 2013.

Recent activity at the property has been minimal in terms of structural changes, with the most notable recent issues being exterior maintenance matters recorded in early 2025, including reports of overgrown trees and multiple instances of garbage and debris. The building has experienced two fire-related incidents - a false alarm in 2019 and a vacant building complaint in 2016, both of which were resolved. The property's permit and violation history indicates a pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent corrections between 2003-2011, though no major violations have been recorded in recent years. Infrastructure improvements include plumbing and electrical work completed in 2013, though the building's historical issues suggest careful monitoring of maintenance standards should be continued.

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Risk rating

How 298 Rhine 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
27thpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

298 Rhine St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 27
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 07
Blocking driveway cite tow

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