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890 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3642049 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 890 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 1890
2 or more units
2 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 1890
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area1,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3642049
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 890 Capp Street, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1890, currently owned by Mission Housing Development Corp. The property has undergone several significant improvements, with the most notable recent work occurring in 2017, which included minor demolition, rehabilitation, interior finishes, electrical work, and voluntary structural strengthening costing approximately $28,750. Earlier maintenance included reroofing in 2011 (cost: $6,700) and some streetspace-related work in 2009. Recent concerns have centered primarily on exterior maintenance and neighborhood cleanliness, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti on or near the property. The building experienced repeated issues with illegal parking in 2023 involving the same vehicle, both of which were resolved through enforcement actions. Historical cleaning issues are documented in 2021, including incidents of human or animal waste on adjacent streets, and there was one instance of graffiti on a nearby fire hydrant.

The building has received attention through various planning processes, including a closed SECTION 106 REVIEW and a seismic retrofit project that involved ground floor improvements and the removal of a non-historic door, all of which were approved. While the property has maintained structural integrity through appropriate improvements, the surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness, though all reported cases have been resolved through appropriate channels. The most recent building improvements focus on both preservation and seismic strengthening, indicating attention to structural safety issues.

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Risk rating

How 890 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
77thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 547 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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890 Capp St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 30
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestOct 30
Other illegal parking

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