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899 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3642016 9 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 899 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 1929
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
24MISS
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 1929
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3642016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cornell Kathleen & Dorais W P.O. Box 2654 Granite Bay CA 95746
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 899 Capp Street is a three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by the Cornell-dorais Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two decades, with the most pressing concerns emerging between 2018-2024. In 2018, the building faced multiple violations related to interior surfaces, including water damage, window hardware, floor covering, and an entryway ceiling problem. While some of these issues were officially abated in 2019, more recent complaints have emerged, including a loose window pane in 2023 and, most recently in April 2024, a crumbling retaining wall. The building's fire safety systems have also been a recurring concern, with violations noted in 2023 for alarm system maintenance, exit sign illumination, and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these violations were subsequently abated. Additional historical maintenance records show attention to structural elements such as exterior wood stairways, stair repairs, and roofing work, with the most recent significant infrastructure upgrade being a boiler replacement in 2014.

The building has a documented history of addressing various maintenance issues through permits and inspections, including exterior repairs, window replacements, and stairway improvements. However, the persistence of interior maintenance violations and fire safety concerns suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections, with some violations marked as "Condition Corrected," indicating responsiveness to safety concerns. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, while building-specific complaints have focused on structural and maintenance problems. The building's maintenance history reflects a combination of routine upkeep and responsive repairs to address specific violations and complaints, though some issues appear to recur over time.

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Risk rating

How 899 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
6thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2237 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

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 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

899 Capp St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Blocked sidewalk
cafe table and chairs
311 RequestJun 13
Board of supervisors

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