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48-50 Pearl St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502049 3 units · 1909

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 Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 48-50 Pearl 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors
Year built1909
Total area2,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3502049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pearlman Brian S
Mailing address
Archuleta Sandra & Vincent 48-50-50A Pearl St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
012920

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50 A Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
48 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
50 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 48-50 Pearl Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Brian S. Pearlman, comprises three units and was constructed in 1909. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work occurring between 2008-2009 involving multiple street space permits, and earlier renovations in 2005 that included kitchen cabinet replacements and flooring upgrades. Historical maintenance records show earlier repairs including window replacement (1989), rear deck repairs (1988), and termite remediation (1988), demonstrating ongoing attention to structural maintenance.

The property's documented history includes routine safety inspections in 2004 and 2009, both of which were completed without noted ongoing issues. A comprehensive electrical upgrade was performed in 2007, addressing common areas and unit systems with the installation of new lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved public space maintenance, with multiple 311 calls between 2014-2020 related to street cleaning, waste removal, and abandoned vehicle complaints in the vicinity. While these external community issues were generally resolved promptly, they do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. The most recent building-related work occurred in 2009, and there have been no recorded building complaints or major permits since that time, though this could indicate a need for updated inspections or maintenance verification rather than necessarily implying any current issues.

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Risk rating

How 48-50 Pearl 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

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
66th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.5%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 20.5%
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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48-50 Pearl St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 05
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