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939 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4143030 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 939 York 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 area3,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4143030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Anita Kitses Trustee 939 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
March 04, 1987

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 939 York Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story duplex constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Anita Kitses Revocable Trust. Recent electrical upgrades include the installation of two 70-amp panels in January 2019 and raising the electrical weather heat by three feet in September 2020, both completed successfully. Building maintenance history shows a reroofing project from 1994 (now expired) and the demolition of rotten back stairs in 1989 (completed). A recent building complaint was filed in February 2024 regarding unauthorized outdoor improvements at the second and third story levels, specifically citing concerns about noise from power saw activity, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The property has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues in recent months, with at least seven citations issued between May and November 2024 for driveway blocking, and reports were filed for another five instances of illegal parking between October 2024 and January 2025. There are also two open issues related to lifted sidewalks caused by tree roots that were reported in January 2025, one of which is under urban forestry jurisdiction. Notably, there was a tenant buyout at the adjacent 935 York Street address in April 2018, involving one tenant and totaling $40,000. The building's infrastructure updates and maintenance history suggest regular attention to basic systems, though the recent complaints about unauthorized work and multiple parking enforcement issues indicate some ongoing challenges in the property's immediate environment.

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Risk rating

How 939 York 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
15thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2023 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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939 York St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 30
Blocking driveway cite only
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