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237-239 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3575059 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 237-239 Capp 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3575059
Ownership

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

Mailing address
573 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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239 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
237 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 237-239 Capp Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by SF Mission Properties LLC, this flats and duplex building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns. In 2001, a significant inspection revealed multiple violations including security issues (deadlatch locks and self-closing devices at exterior doors), fire safety concerns (missing fire escape drop ladder and egress obstructions), and building maintenance issues (roof deck repair needed). All these violations were abated by May 29, 2001. Prior to these violations, the building underwent several permitted improvements including reroofing in 1999, kitchen remodeling in 1992, and front and rear stair repairs in 1988, though all of these permits are now expired.

More recent history shows the building has faced various challenges, including a 2014 complaint about dilapidation and maintenance issues, and a 2011 health and safety routine inspection. There was also an illegal occupancy violation recorded in September 2022. The property has been subject to numerous 311 calls in the past three years (2021-2024), primarily related to street cleaning and debris removal, though these are external to the building itself. A series of fire violations were documented in October 2022 at a neighboring address (251 Capp Street), including issues with extinguishers, gas containers, exit sign illumination, and sprinkler systems, though these were subsequently abated. The building's most recent recorded fire incident was in January 2019, with no injuries reported and the situation classified as a "good intent call, other."

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Risk rating

How 237-239 Capp 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
74thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 619 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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