Free SF apartment background check

3161-3163 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5518016 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3161-3163 Mission 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,578 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5518016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Medina Patricia
Mailing address
Po Box 315 Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
101107

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3163 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3161 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3163 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3161-3163 Mission St in Bernal Heights, owned by Patricia Medina, was constructed in 1900 and contains 3 residential units plus ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant modifications and improvements since 2006, most notably the establishment of a preschool facility in 2012 that included extensive safety system upgrades (fire life system, smoke alarms, etc.), commercial space renovations, and new plumbing and electrical work. The building experienced multiple violations in 2006 related to unpermitted plumbing and renovation work, though these were abated by 2008. Since then, there have been recurring issues with the fire alarm system, with multiple activations recorded between 2006 and 2020, though all appear to be false alarms or system malfunctions with no injuries reported. More recent complaints include a broken washer and dryer (active as of October 2024) and a notable incident in 2013 involving T&P pipes near the preschool area, which was resolved within a week. The building's infrastructure has been consistently maintained, with major systems such as plumbing (including repiping of bathrooms and kitchens) and electrical (including new service entrance and comprehensive rewiring) being properly updated between 2007-2012, though some work has required multiple permits and inspections to complete.

Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily related to external issues such as sidewalk cleanliness and graffiti, rather than internal building problems. The building has experienced some parking and accessibility concerns as evidenced by 311 calls, but these relate more to street conditions than the building itself. The most recent fire safety inspections and incidents suggest a generally responsive maintenance pattern, with issues being addressed promptly, though the frequency of alarm system activations indicates ongoing monitoring requirements. Child care facility-specific improvements from 2012 remain in place, including safety systems monitored by ADT central station. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and maintaining required systems, though some aspects (like the fire alarm system) exhibit recurring issues that have been documented over several years.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 3161-3163 Mission 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
17th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1059 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.4%
Moderate concern 35.4%
Severe concern 6.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

3161-3163 Mission St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

3161-3163 Mission St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Mar 30
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 13
Garbage and debris

See all 6 events

Full history back to 2023 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 3161-3163 Mission St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 3161-3163 Mission St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.