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559-561 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726091 4 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 559-561 Minna 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 1911
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area3,038 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3726091
Ownership

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

Owner name
General Sf Holdings Llc
Mailing address
41 Nevada St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
101113

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561 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
559 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 559-561 Minna Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by General SF Holdings LLC and containing four units. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, there was an attempted unit addition in 2017 that was ultimately cancelled. Between 2012 and 2013, the building underwent critical safety improvements, including the replacement of rear egress stairs (completed in 2012), electrical service upgrade (2005), and installation of new water heaters (2012). A series of building violations in 2001, including issues with interior surfaces, plumbing, and fire safety systems, were addressed and abated by 2013. More recent concerns include three fire code violations issued in 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements, sprinkler systems, and multiple fire safety issues, with one violation still open as of October 2023.

Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance issues, including reports of garbage, debris, and sidewalk defects near the property, as well as an open infestation complaint. The building has experienced several false fire alarm incidents and system malfunctions over the years, though there have been no recorded civilian injuries from these events. Historical records show regular safety inspections and a few significant complaints, including a leaky roof in 2001 and a possible illegal unit investigation in 2008, both of which were resolved. The property underwent plumbing improvements in 2012 with the installation of two water heaters, and historical permits show various attempts at modifying the building's layout and systems, including efforts to legalize storage space in 2012. A recent sidewalk defect report from January 2025 noted missing bollard issues, though most other recent street cleaning and debris cases have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 559-561 Minna 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
89th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.0%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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559-561 Minna St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 21
Garbage and debris

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