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299 5Th St

Yerba Buena, SF 94107 3733029 2 units · 2 fl · 1998

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Yerba Buena — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Yerba Buena average of 3.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 299 5Th 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 1998
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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 1998
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1998
Total area3,291 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3733029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Attention: Walid Mando Po Box 2444 San Francisco CA 94126
Last sale
July 01, 2008

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896 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
299 05th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 299 5th Street, owned by Hado LLC, was constructed in 1998 and contains 2 units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over its lifetime, with the most substantial work occurring in 2008-2009 when the first floor underwent major tenant improvements including the addition of office spaces, a restroom, and a demonstration kitchen, along with associated electrical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler work. Several fire safety modifications were implemented during this period, including the relocation of four fire sprinkler heads on the ground floor.

In recent months, the building has faced some ongoing maintenance and aesthetic issues, with an active complaint filed in May 2024 regarding mismatched exterior paint colors and graffiti cover-ups. The property has experienced multiple fire alarm activations over the years, though all were determined to be false alarms or unintentional activations, and there was one documented cooking incident that was contained and did not result in injuries. The building's infrastructure has been regularly maintained, as evidenced by various permits and inspections, though there have been some recent infrastructure concerns in the vicinity including pavement defects and sidewalk issues reported in December 2024. The property has a documented history of fire safety inspections and occasional violations, though none appear to have resulted in significant penalties or safety concerns when resolved.

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Risk rating

How 299 5Th 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
56thpercentile

Out of 23 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

299 5Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 24
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