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2230-2232 Mission St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3589005 21 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2230-2232 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 1912
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area10,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3589005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Living Trust The
Mailing address
Quok Q & Jane B Lee 1550 Clement St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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2232 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2230 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2230-2232 Mission Street, owned by Lee Living Trust, has a complex maintenance and safety history since its construction in 1912. The property is currently listed as non-compliant with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit program requirements (designated as Tier 4) and has been the subject of several serious safety concerns in recent years. As of 2023, multiple active violations remain unresolved, including issues with window repairs, smoke enclosure door maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, central alarm system functionality, structural maintenance, and a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023. The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with recent fire alarm system upgrades completed in 2024 costing approximately $36,153, following a pattern of fire-related violations dating back to 2016. Historical maintenance issues include heating and hot water system problems in 2001, hallway safety concerns in 2016, and various complaints about building conditions such as damaged walls, mold, and maintenance of common areas.

Recent building improvements include a completed re-roofing project (2024, $18,000) and the installation of additional safety features. However, as of 2024, there are ongoing concerns about building maintenance, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and other environmental issues around the property. The building's history includes multiple violations and complaints related to fire safety, structural integrity, and basic habitability requirements, with some issues dating back to the early 2000s, though many of these issues were resolved. Recent complaints in 2022-2023 suggested ongoing problems with building systems and maintenance, including reports of broken windows and a potentially concerning state of the property's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2230-2232 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

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
3th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2309 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.4%
Moderate concern 74.8%
Severe concern 20.8%
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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2230-2232 Mission St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Sep 15
Date last observed: 12-sep-25; time last observed: 8:18; identity of person performing the work: arris build group inc. - http:; floor: 1st; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: construction / welding taking place in the floor below my unit caused my apartment unit to be filled with smoke and exposed to chemicals. the smoke came through the floorboards near the radiator. i could see sparks from the welding. i have videos as proof of evidence. ;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintSep 15
Date last observed: 12-sep-25; time last observed: 8:18; identity of person performing the work: arris build group inc. - http:; floor: 1st; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: construction / welding taking place in the floor below my unit caused my apartment unit to be filled with smoke and exposed to chemicals. the smoke came through the floorboards near the radiator. i could see sparks from the welding. i have videos as proof of evidence. ;

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