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106-108 Burrows St

Portola, SF 94134 5981012A 5 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Portola
Above average
avg 1.8
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 106-108 Burrows 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 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,255 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5981012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
John C Mitchell Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Mitchell John C 135 Burrows St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
120711

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106 Burrows St, San Francisco, CA 94134
108 Burrows St, San Francisco, CA 94134
2598 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The 106-108 Burrows Street property in Portola is a 3-story multi-family residential building with 5 units, built in 1908 and currently owned by the John C Mitchell Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and modifications over the years, with the most pressing current issues relating to multiple active building violations from December 2021 concerning unpermitted alterations and installations in the deli/cafe space, including unauthorized reconfigurations of counters and sink fixtures, removal of fire-rated walls, installation of a grease interceptor, and ventless mechanical exhaust system for deep fryers. These violations have resulted in monthly monitoring fees and potential penalties totaling approximately $2,603.07.

Recent permitted work includes the installation of a factory-built commercial cooking recirculating system (electrical ventless hood) in January 2023, and the construction of a new grease interceptor and ventless hood with deep fryers in March 2022, suggesting the property owner is attempting to address the previous code violations. The building's electrical system has seen substantial upgrades, including a 100-amp 3-phase service upgrade in November 2022, and historical improvements such as a service change to underground and equipment upgrades in 2003. The property has experienced several maintenance-related issues in early 2025, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on the premises and surrounding area, though these appear to be typical urban maintenance challenges rather than building-specific problems. While the building has faced various code compliance challenges, recent permit activity indicates progress towards resolving outstanding violations, though the active status of the 2021 violations suggests they have not yet been fully resolved to the city's satisfaction.

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Risk rating

How 106-108 Burrows 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
7th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 237 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.0%
Moderate concern 36.0%
Severe concern 41.0%
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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106-108 Burrows St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 11
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