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56 Rondel Pl

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3569058 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 56 Rondel Pl 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 1904
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,506 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3569058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Jiao Ren & Qing Xin H
Mailing address
249 1st Ave Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
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Initial analysis

56 Rondel Place is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and owned by Chen Jiao Ren & Qing Xin H. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, with the most concerning cluster of violations occurring in mid-2017 when multiple health and safety violations were documented, including concerns about hot water systems, fire safety equipment, and structural maintenance that were all abated by August 3, 2017. Prior to this, there was a serious incident in 2014 involving water damage from a burst water heater in an upstairs unit that affected lower units. Building systems appear to be regularly maintained, with records showing reroofing work completed in 2019 (with an $8,000 cost) and the replacement of heaters in 2006, though an electrical permit from 2006 related to heater replacement is listed as expired.

The property has undergone routine inspections and remedial work in response to various complaints, including concerns about water pressure, seismic bracing of water heaters, and interior surface maintenance. While these issues have been addressed according to available records, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's recent history (from 2021-2023) shows no major building-specific violations, though the area around 56 Rondel Place has experienced recurring street cleaning issues, particularly related to waste, with multiple DPW calls between 2021 and 2023. The most recent service requests primarily involve street maintenance and public space issues rather than building-specific problems, indicating that while past maintenance challenges were significant, there has been improved compliance with housing codes in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 56 Rondel Pl'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
37th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.6%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 53.6%
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

56 Rondel Pl event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 09
Reroof, no hot works.
$19,000 · Filed
Building Violation (NOV)May 15
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