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4697-4699 Mission St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6083020 8 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Excelsior
Above average
avg 1.4
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4697-4699 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 1924
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2NC3
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area10,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6083020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Five Brothers Investments L
Mailing address
Bay City Realty 715 El Camino Real #208 San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
111904

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Included addresses

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4699 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
9 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
7 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
21 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
4697 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 4697-4699 Mission Street, constructed in 1924 and owned by Five Brothers Investments L, has undergone numerous improvements and faced multiple challenges over its history. Recent inspections in late 2022 revealed several significant maintenance issues, including water infiltration, damaged window components, pest infestations, and interior surface problems, with the most recent complaint abated in October 2023. The building has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, including stairway improvements in 2011, fire suppression system installations in 2005, and various interior improvements between 2005-2006 totaling substantial investments. However, there have also been recurring issues, such as three separate complaints in 2001 regarding gas meter safety and smoke detector requirements, and multiple instances of pest problems, including a 2009 complaint about mold and inadequate heating. The property experienced three fire-related incidents, primarily involving false alarms, with the most recent fire code violations issued in January 2020 regarding gas cylinder safety, though this violation was subsequently abated.

The building's recent history shows persistent concerns with building maintenance and pest control, as evidenced by multiple 2022 complaints regarding rodent and cockroach infestations, along with issues with window conditions and water damage. In 2018, there were complaints about unauthorized work in the commercial space, and several building permits from the mid-2000s indicate ongoing improvements to the property's infrastructure and systems. The property has maintained regular compliance with housing inspections, though some permits have expired or required renewal, such as an interior improvement permit from 2006 valued at $40,000. The surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage containers in January 2025, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 4697-4699 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
11th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.8%
Moderate concern 32.8%
Severe concern 43.3%
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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The story over time

4697-4699 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 16
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestFeb 09
Sewage back-up discharge

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