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30 Abbey St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3566029 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 30 Abbey 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,764 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3566029
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
John E Wai, Trustee Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
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30 A Abbey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
30 B Abbey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 30 Abbey Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, has a history dating back to 1900. The property underwent several renovation attempts in the 1990s, with permits for proposed alterations in 1993 valued at $75,000 and additional work in subsequent years, though many of these permits expired. The building faced significant maintenance challenges in the early 2000s, particularly in 2001, when multiple violations were recorded including issues with mold/mildew, water damage, interior surface maintenance, and door repairs, all of which were eventually abated by September 2001. A notable complaint from December 2011 highlighted various building concerns including a clogged kitchen sink, bathroom drainage issues, problematic exterior stairs, and water infiltration through a back door, though these issues were addressed by January 2012.

In recent years, the property has experienced recurring issues with garbage receptacle management, with multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2022 regarding toters being left out continuously. More recently, there was a driveway blocking complaint in August 2024, though this was deemed invalid due to incomplete reporting information. While the building has had its share of maintenance and compliance issues, most violations have been resolved, and there have been no recorded health or safety violations in the past decade. The property remains classified as a two-story flats and duplex building, consistent with its original construction type.

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Risk rating

How 30 Abbey 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
58th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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The story over time

30 Abbey St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Planning Record Apr 08
Repair to front stair to correct dry rot issues, in-kind replacement of tiled stair, no change to any other elements. Repair less than 50%.
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