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1738-1744 Mission St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3532006 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
44
FewerMore

This building has 44 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1738-1744 Mission 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 1907
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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 1907
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3532006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Asian Inc-fay Darmawi 1167 Mission St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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1742 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1740 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1744 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1738 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1738-1744 Mission Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1907, currently operated by Neighborhood Housing Renewa, contains 5 units. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with stairways, as evidenced by repairs in 2022 (cost: $1,000) and 2007 (cost: $3,000) to address dry rot conditions. A cluster of building violations was recorded in 2017, including problems with walls, fire escape ladder maintenance, smoke detector compliance, floor coverings, window frames, and mold/mildew on walls, all of which were abated by November 2017. More recent issues include a 2022 complaint about bathroom mold and kitchen sinking, along with heating problems in unit 1740A, and a 2024 issue regarding a leaking back door that was resolved within two months.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various infrastructure needs, including a 2023 furnace replacement in unit 1746, stair repairs, window replacements, and roof work completed in the 1990s. However, there have been several patterns of interior issues requiring attention, particularly concerning floors, walls, and windows. The property also experienced a fire code violation in 2009, though it was subsequently closed. Current planning records show multiple past CDBG housing site acquisition requests, indicating some level of governmental interest in the property. While the building has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance work over the years, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly stairway maintenance and interior surface problems, suggests ongoing building upkeep challenges. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and street maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1738-1744 Mission 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2332 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1738-1744 Mission St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 21
Person came in to cancel this today 7/22/26 1005am --electrical wiring not covered seems to be unsafe.
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 29
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