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39-43 Pearl St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502062 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 39-43 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 1906
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3502062
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hahn Brit
Mailing address
75 San Andreas Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
062599

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39 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
43 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
41 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 39-43 Pearl Street, located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Brit Hahn. The building has experienced several significant issues over its history, with the most recent notable event being a collapsed sidewalk reported in December 2024. The property's maintenance history shows recurring structural concerns, particularly regarding balconies and stairs, as evidenced by a 1998 complaint about unsafe conditions and subsequent repairs. A series of violations in 2004 highlighted multiple safety concerns that were addressed, including security upgrades (such as reinforcing entry door glazing and installing a 135-degree viewer), fire safety improvements (including fire extinguisher tagging and smoke detector installation), and the repair of dry rot on back landing posts.

The building has a documented history of heating issues, with multiple complaints in 1994-1995 about inadequate heat, and there was a brief period in 1998 when an illegal basement unit was reported. More recent years show regular 311 calls related to street and sidewalk maintenance, with several reports of human or animal waste (2018-2024) and occasional garbage issues, though these pertain to public space rather than the building itself. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 2004 and 2009, with the 2004 inspection revealing multiple security and safety violations that were subsequently corrected. While the building's major violations have been resolved, the recent sidewalk collapse in 2024 suggests ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenges in the vicinity, though this particular issue is external to the building structure.

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Risk rating

How 39-43 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
65th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 280 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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Number of units

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 15.3%
Severe concern 41.1%
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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