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3685-3687 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5713015 2 units · 3 fl · 1981

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3685-3687 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 1981
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1981
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1981
Total area3,808 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5713015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
22 Viola St South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale

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3685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3687 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3685-3687 Mission Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Joseph K Choi, was constructed in 1981 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges over the years. In 2008-2009, major modifications were made including a $20,000 garage door and entrance relocation project, followed by the installation of a new reroof costing $2,800. Between 2012 and 2018, the building experienced several overlooked maintenance issues, including a 2012 complaint about cockroaches, inadequate heat, and construction concerns, though these were resolved by April 2012. In October 2018, multiple fire safety violations were recorded regarding egress obstructions and sanitation issues, with these violations notably being abated by November 20, 2018.

More recently, the property has faced some ongoing external maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris and pavement defects near the property. The area has also seen utility work, as evidenced by the August 2024 reports about temporary PG&E gas main restoration work in the vicinity. A historical fire complaint from July 2016 regarding combustible materials was investigated but found to have no merit. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing major structural and safety components, though with some periods of reactive response to resident-reported issues. The property has had proper permit approvals for various modifications, including a significant garage door project and subsequent revisions to utilities placement.

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Risk rating

How 3685-3687 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
16thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1072 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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