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881-885 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3642050A 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 881-885 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
RM1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,453 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3642050A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Maria Roman Trust
Mailing address
Maria Roman, Ttee 841 Ocean Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061096

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885 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
881 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
883 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The building at 881-885 Capp Street is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Maria Roman Trust. The property has experienced several notable maintenance and safety events over its history, with the most pressing current concern being an active complaint from 2018 regarding unauthorized basement conversions with reported rat infestations and fire/health safety hazards. The building underwent significant maintenance improvements in 2009, including roof replacement ($7,000) and sidewalk work, demonstrating some level of upkeep. A furnace replacement was completed in 2019, indicating attention to mechanical systems.

The property has a documented history of safety concerns, particularly in 2004 when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety, including combustible storage issues and egress obstructions, along with lead paint hazards and sanitation concerns. These violations, along with others regarding handrails and garbage storage, were officially abated by September 2004. A 1996 complaint revealed serious habitability issues including damaged roof surfaces, pest problems, and appliance malfunctions, though these were resolved by August of that year. The building has also experienced recurring graffiti incidents, with several reports filed between 2017 and 2020, though these were generally addressed promptly. Recent documentation from 2023 confirms the basement conversion complaint remains active, though a prior planning investigation found "No Violation" related to the rat infestation and converted spaces claim. The building's documented history shows periods of both neglect and maintenance, with the most recent concerns focusing on unauthorized space usage and pest control issues.

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Risk rating

How 881-885 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

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
70th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 714 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.4%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 39.7%
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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The story over time

881-885 Capp St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 04
Date last observed: 02-jun-26; time last observed: 11 am ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; hazardous outlet wiring; other housing; ; additional information: the fire escape in the back is being used as a daily entrance and exit by residents. the building is also in dilapated state with the paint peeling everywhere. there are also various issues inside hte building - from mold, to leakage.
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