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5249-5253 Mission St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6462019B 3 units · 3 fl · 1947

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Croker Amazon
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5249-5253 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 1947
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1947
Total area3,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6462019B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li Cui Zhu
Mailing address
168 Sagamore St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
042116

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5249 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5253 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 5249-5253 Mission St, located in the Croker Amazon neighborhood, is a 3-unit multifamily residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1947 and owned by Li Cui Zhu. The building underwent significant renovations in 2016-2017, primarily related to a restaurant conversion project that included accessibility improvements, kitchen equipment upgrades, and comprehensive systems overhauls. These improvements encompassed the installation of a new fire suppression system, forced air unit, kitchen hood, exhaust fans, and ductwork, along with extensive electrical upgrades including a 200-amp service upgrade and bathroom renovations including a handicapped-accessible facility. Plumbing work during this period included the installation of gas pipes, multiple bathroom fixtures, and a furnace.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure needs, with a new roof installed in 1994 and various kitchen-related system upgrades in the early 1990s. More recently, there has been one active building complaint as of June 2023 regarding unauthorized washer and dryer installation in the lightwell area. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, with multiple 311 calls logged between 2020 and 2024, primarily concerning human/animal waste on surrounding streets and various instances of graffiti on or near the building. However, many of these complaints were addressed through standard city processes, and some were affected by temporary policy changes during the COVID pandemic. The property has maintained compliance with permitting requirements for its restaurant use, obtaining both Health and ABC permits for a Type 41 restaurant operation in 2017, though an earlier administration permit related to the restaurant conversion was cancelled.

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Risk rating

How 5249-5253 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
40th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.8%
Moderate concern 32.5%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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5249-5253 Mission St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 20
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human waste or urine

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