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481-483 Mississippi St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4064017 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Potrero Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 481-483 Mississippi 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,324 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4064017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
481 Mississippi St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
May 26, 2005

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483 Mississippi St, San Francisco, CA 94107
481 Mississippi St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 481-483 Mississippi Street in Potrero Hill, is a two-story flats & duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Christian J Randecker and Yip. The property has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past two decades, with particular attention to bathroom and window upgrades. Most recently, in 2013, electrical improvements were completed in the living room and bedroom, including the installation of recessed lighting and fire safety features. The building has seen substantial bathroom renovations, with major work performed in 2008 (Unit 481) and 2009 (including a new laundry room), and multiple window replacements in 2010 and 2013. Structural maintenance has been addressed through various permits, including dry rot repairs in 2010 and multiple plumbing and electrical updates.

The property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues over the years, with the most concerning being a sewage backup incident in 2016 that required municipal intervention. More recent external issues have included multiple reports of sidewalk defects between 2018 and 2023, primarily related to tree root damage, though these have generally been resolved. The building's systems have been regularly updated, with particular attention paid to electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple permits for panel and wiring work between 2005 and 2013. While there have been various service requests and complaints filed through 311, most relate to external issues such as illegal postings, sidewalk conditions, and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific problems. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to both routine improvements and reactive repairs, with no single area of persistent concern.

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Risk rating

How 481-483 Mississippi 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
64thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
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

481-483 Mississippi St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Oct 27
Knob and tube rewiring ( retrofit): hall, entrance, stairs, living room, bedroom 1,2, dining room, sun room recessed light installation
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