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3531-3533 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5712043 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 3531-3533 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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 1912
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5712043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lucero Henry & Mary Elba Su 21 Lakewood Circle San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Included addresses

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3531 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3533 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 3-unit residential building at 3531-3533 Mission Street in Bernal Heights, currently owned by the Elba Lucero Family Trust, has undergone several significant electrical upgrades over the past few years, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure improvements. Most recently, in October 2024, the building received an electrical service upgrade to 400 amps, with individual unit allocations of 100 amps for two units, 200 amps for another unit, and 60 amps for the house. Prior improvements include the installation of a new 240V 50-amp circuit for a garage charging station in July 2023, and comprehensive electrical work in May 2022 that replaced knob and tube wiring with modern Romex wiring, added new outlets and lights, and installed a subpanel to meet current code requirements. The building's electrical infrastructure appears to be receiving proper attention and modernization.

The property has experienced some compliance issues in the past, particularly in 2011 when multiple violations were noted, including the need to remove a roof access ladder and provide proper building address identification, all of which were resolved by June 2011. A more serious incident occurred in 1998 when flammable items were reported as being stored in the garage area, blocking fire exits, and possibly involving unauthorized garage occupancy, though this complaint was also resolved by May 1999. Recent activity on the property has primarily involved external clean-up efforts, with numerous 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 regarding general cleaning and waste removal from the surrounding area, including reports of human/animal waste and abandoned items, though all these cases were resolved through appropriate city services.

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Risk rating

How 3531-3533 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

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
27thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 931 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3531-3533 Mission St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Oct 08
Upgrade service to 400m ,include 2 unit each unit 100m ,1 unit 200m and 60m house
Complete
311 RequestJan 02
General cleaning

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