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3681-3683 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5713016 2 units · 3 fl · 1981

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.2
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3681-3683 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1981
Total area3,808 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5713016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choi Joseph K
Mailing address
22 Viola St South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
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3681 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3683 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3681-3683 Mission St, built in 1981 and currently owned by Joseph K. Choi, has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, an active complaint (202310521) was filed citing multiple violations including improper maintenance of the fire escape ladder, electrical outlet problems, general dilapidation, and the presence of a rodent infestation. The property has a troubling history of similar issues, with numerous complaints documented between 2014-2015 regarding heating problems, pest infestations, and general maintenance concerns. Recent maintenance attempts include the repair of kitchen under-cabinet lighting in August 2023 and the installation of new vinyl windows and siding in 2008.

The building's permit history shows several infrastructure modifications, including garage door replacements and electrical meter revisions in 2008-2009, though these seem relatively minor compared to the current maintenance issues. A concerning pattern of complaints emerges from 2014-2015, when tenants reported various habitability problems such as heat loss, pests, and security concerns, many of which were marked as "Not Active" after initial investigation. Recent electrical work completed in August 2023 offers some indication of ongoing maintenance efforts, but the presence of multiple active violations as of August 2023 suggests persistent maintenance challenges. While there have been no recorded civilian injuries from fire incidents at this address, the documented fire escape maintenance violation is particularly concerning from a safety perspective.

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Risk rating

How 3681-3683 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
12th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1123 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 52.0%
Moderate concern 25.8%
Severe concern 22.2%
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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3681-3683 Mission St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 27
No heating, water leak and damanged floors/damaged walls
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 05
Garbage and debris

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