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535-539 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726094 26 units · 4 fl · 2000

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 535-539 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 2000
2 or more units
26 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2000
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units26
Floors4
Year built2000
Total area30,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3726094
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Liz Simpson-jackson 1245 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

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539 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
535 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 26-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 535-539 Minna Street in the South of Market neighborhood was constructed in 2000 and currently managed by Minna Park Housing Partners. The building's history shows several significant safety and maintenance concerns in recent years, including a current open violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. There have been recurring issues with the boiler permit renewals, with complaints filed in 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024. Several important infrastructure improvements were made during construction in 1998-2000, including the installation of fire sprinkler systems and alarms, though the building has experienced ongoing issues with mold as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2017 and 2024. Recent maintenance concerns include a kitchen floor issue reported in January 2023, problems with the intercom system and building entry lock noted by residents with disabilities in early 2023, and a 2024 complaint regarding mold growth in the parking garage.

The building has a documented history of fire safety system activations, though these have typically been for non-fire related reasons such as system malfunctions and false alarms. Completed building permits include the construction of a mini-park with play structures and climbing facilities in 2000, while several recent building violations from 2017-2018 were addressed and abated. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, sidewalk defects, and other concerns. While most previous violations and complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of certain issues, such as boiler permit compliance and mold growth, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.

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Risk rating

How 535-539 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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 413 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
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

535-539 Minna St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 26
Garbage and debris

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