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2885-2889 22Nd St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4148029 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2885-2889 22Nd 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area6,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4148029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lee Melvin D Trustee 2601 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2887 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2603 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2889 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2885 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2601 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2885-2889 22nd Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 4 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by the Melvin D Lee Trust. The building has a significant history of fire-related incidents and subsequent repairs, most notably a serious fire in 2019 that required substantial interior remodeling of two lower residential units (costing $30,000) and prompted the installation of additional sprinklers ($8,000) in early 2020. There are currently active structural deficiency violations from 2016 related to rotting ledge and joists sitting on loose brick, which has been referred to a director's hearing in June 2023. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2018 and furnace replacements for units 2601 and 2603 in 2020.

Recent records show ongoing maintenance and compliance activities, with multiple permit renewals and final inspections completed in 2022 and 2023. The property has experienced several fire safety and structural issues, including violations for unauthorized work in 2014 and 2016, though those have been subsequently addressed. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement, with multiple resolved cases for loose garbage on the street. The building's mechanical systems have seen various upgrades, including plumbing work for commercial bathrooms in 2019 and sewer line repairs in 2014. While the property has undergone significant fire-related repairs and safety upgrades, including the addition of sprinklers and various infrastructure improvements, the presence of active structural deficiency violations as of 2023 warrants attention to the building's ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 2885-2889 22Nd 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
60thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 952 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

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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2885-2889 22Nd St event timeline

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