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3501-3505 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5674023 6 units · 4 fl · 1909

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
38
FewerMore

This building has 38 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3501-3505 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 1909
2 or more units
6 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 1909
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area8,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5674023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Adela Garcia, Ttee 540 Justin Dr San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
090309

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3505 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3503 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3501 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The Garcia Family Trust owns this four-story, six-unit residential building located at 3501-3505 Mission Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1909. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with current active violations as of May 2026 including an unauthorized bed in the kitchen and concerns about inspection access. The building has a substantial record of complaints and violations, including a serious plumbing incident in March 2026 involving leaks affecting multiple floors and a restaurant below, which was reportedly not properly permitted and led to mold issues. Other notable problems include water infiltration around windows (December 2024), heat issues (December 2024), and a potential overcrowding situation involving subleasing of a two-bedroom apartment to 10-11 individuals (May 2026). The property has undergone some remedial work, with building permits issued in 2024 for window repairs, reroofing, and addressing various violations, including work on first-floor windows and hallway walls. Recent service requests in July 2026 primarily relate to garbage and debris issues around the building, though most have been resolved. A carbon monoxide detector activation with no actual CO was reported in October 2025, with no injuries or fatalities.

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Risk rating

How 3501-3505 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 47.9%
Severe concern 42.2%
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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3501-3505 Mission St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 31
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 30
Garbage and debris

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