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4801-4805 Mission St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6272030 8 units · 5 fl · 2020

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 Excelsior
Above average
avg 1.4
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4801-4805 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 2020
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units8
Floors5
Year built2020
Total area11,079 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6272030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shangri-La Builder Inc
Mailing address
3121 Ridefield Way Dublin CA 94568
Last sale
040521

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4803 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4801 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4805 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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AI summary

The property at 4801-4805 Mission Street is a mixed-use building in the Excelsior neighborhood, featuring 2 commercial spaces and 6 residential units, though the building shows significant signs of long-term neglect and incomplete construction dating back approximately 10 years. The property has been the subject of multiple active building violations since 2020, including unsafe conditions such as public accessibility to unsecured areas, security concerns, graffiti, debris accumulation, and issues with expired permits. Recent complaints filed in 2024 describe the building as blighted, with reports of trash, graffiti, and a rodent infestation. The building has undergone various construction phases including plumbing work for fire sprinklers installation (172 sprinklers), fire alarm system installations, and electrical upgrades, with most permits showing as expired or requiring renewal. Fire safety concerns are notable, with recent violations in 2024 for multiple fire code violations and blocked exits, though historical fire incident records show no civilian injuries.

The property management has attempted to address some issues through numerous permit applications and renewals, including work on fire safety systems, plumbing infrastructure, and electrical installations. However, the building has been placed under monthly monitoring due to ongoing violations, and several recent 311 calls (2024) have been logged regarding garbage and debris on the property. There are currently multiple active violations regarding vacant or abandoned building status, security, and maintenance issues. Recent building complaints from 2024 have described the property as a chronic source of neighborhood blight, while planning records show previous attempts to establish a 6-unit mixed-use building project. The property has experienced several elevator incidents requiring emergency response, though fortunately without any reported injuries.

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Risk rating

How 4801-4805 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.5%
Moderate concern 56.1%
Severe concern 37.4%
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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4801-4805 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 27
Garbage and debris
furniture

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