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3999 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 5802020 20 units · 4 fl · 1988

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3999 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 1988
2 or more units
20 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1988
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
Units20
Floors4
Year built1988
Total area25,804 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5802020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1160 Mission St Unit 1601 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
October 06, 1999

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3999 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5 Murray St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit multi-family residential building at 3999 Mission Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Lynn Justin Ian, was constructed in 1988 and spans four stories. The property has undergone numerous modifications and improvements over the years, particularly regarding its telecommunications infrastructure, with the most recent significant work completed in 2021 costing $30,000 to upgrade T-Mobile's telecom facility with new antennas and equipment. The building has experienced recurring issues with water intrusion and leaks, most notably documented in multiple complaint records between 2015-2016, and more recent water-related problems from the balcony reported in 2008. Recent inspections in late 2023 revealed several building code compliance issues in common areas, including concerns about fire extinguisher tags and compliance affidavits, though these violations were marked as not active by December 2023.

The building has a mixed history of maintenance and violations requiring attention to life safety systems, particularly its sprinkler/standpipe systems and fire extinguishers, with violations documented in 2024, 2023, and earlier. There were also fire safety concerns addressed between 2018-2024 regarding alarm systems, roof access, and sprinkler maintenance. Recent electrical work was performed in late 2022 to upgrade the power infrastructure, while various permits from 2006-2016 show routine maintenance and system upgrades, including a significant 2009 door replacement project to address patio leaks. The property has experienced multiple instances of documented water-related problems, with tenants reporting issues in various units over the years, though most violations from the early 2000s were eventually abated. Recent complaints have also noted issues with the building's fire safety systems, including violations for sleeping area requirements and sprinkler system maintenance as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 3999 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1250 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3999 Mission St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 30
Remove and reinstall (8) (e) windows due to leak. repair stucco afterword. approx 30sf of stucco to patch and match. minor dry rot repair. beneath one window on the inside of the wall in unit #209. all (e) windows are street facing windows.
$7,000 · Issued
Planning RecordJul 30
7/30/2026: Approved, removal and reinstall of 8 street facing aluminum windows to repair stucco and window openings. Repair dry rot. Patch stucco. [email protected]

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