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3479-3483 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5673019 7 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 3479-3483 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
7 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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area5,466 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5673019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bale Loren M
Mailing address
3481 Mission St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022321

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3483 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3481 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3481 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3483 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3479 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3479 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3479-3483 Mission St, located in Bernal Heights, is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building with ground floor retail, built in 1900 and currently owned by Loren M. Bale. The building has undergone significant improvements and renovations over recent years, with the most recent work completed in October 2023 involving the addition of washer and dryer facilities. Between 2019 and 2020, major safety upgrades were implemented, including a new sprinkler monitoring fire alarm system ($10,000) in 2021, foundation reinforcement work ($4,000), and comprehensive electrical system upgrades. The building is currently undergoing final work related to its recent improvements, including a 2020-2021 bathroom and bedroom additions project.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, with a notable routine inspection in 2008 revealing multiple issues including electrical conduit repairs, floor covering problems, and fire safety concerns, all of which were resolved by November 2008. More recently, there have been two sewage backup incidents reported in 2024, which were promptly resolved. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents in its history, all of which resulted in no civilian injuries, including one building fire and two alarm malfunctions. In terms of unit improvements, significant work has been performed on Unit #1, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and additional residential units have been added to the ground floor. The property has also seen tenant buyouts, with four tenants receiving $60,000 on October 20, 2020, following an earlier buyout of $40,000 on October 11, 2016.

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Risk rating

How 3479-3483 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
5th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1212 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.3%
Moderate concern 44.6%
Severe concern 25.1%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3479-3483 Mission St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Mar 07
Electrical Systems
No Merit
311 RequestFeb 22
Obstruction crosswalk

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