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550-560 Guerrero St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3578009 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
35
FewerMore

This building has 35 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 550-560 Guerrero St, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, is facing multiple significant challenges as of October 2023. Most concerning are the recent active violations filed in July 2026, which include deteriorating plaster moldings, serious electrical safety hazards (exposed wiring and缺少 breaker panel covers), and electrical power issues affecting the rear interior stairway, basement, and laundry areas. These violations followed a pattern of ongoing safety concerns, including a 2025 violation regarding damaged fire-resistant ceiling surfaces in the ground floor trash area and exposed electrical wiring. Additional complaints have been documented regarding basic living conditions, with reports of no hot water, insects/rodents, and a gas leak in July 2026, along with recurring issues of plumbing leaks and fire safety concerns. The building has a documented history of 35 Notices of Violation and 12 Department of Building Inspection complaints over the past seven years, including multiple director hearings.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 550-560 Guerrero 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 1909
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1909
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area10,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3578009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John We Wai, Trustee 1333 Jones St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
December 22, 1993

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

556 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
558 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
550 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
560 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
554 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
552 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Risk rating

How 550-560 Guerrero 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
1stpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 791 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 87%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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550-560 Guerrero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Sep 03
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestSep 01
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