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5489-5491 Mission St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6468A029 3 units · 1 fl · 1924

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 5489-5491 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
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
Floors1
Year built1924
Total area1,602 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6468A029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
Paul Jan & Xiao Qin Chen Le 52 Rudden Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
051004

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5491 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5489 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 5489-5491 Mission Street, owned by the Lee Family Trust, has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2023, with comprehensive renovations in both Unit #1 and Unit #2. These updates included bathroom and kitchen remodels, electrical system upgrades (including new sub-panels and rewiring), plumbing improvements, and the installation of safety features such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property, which also contains a storefront, has a documented history of unauthorized modifications dating back to 2001 when the storefront was converted into a rental dwelling unit without proper permits, leading to multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) and abatement proceedings that were ultimately resolved by February 2002.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep over the years, including a roofing project completed in 2021, and earlier improvements such as window replacements in the 1980s. Recent building-related issues have primarily involved exterior maintenance and public space concerns, including several instances of street cleaning needs and garbage overflow issues in 2020-2021. A sewage backup incident was reported and resolved in September 2020. The property's most recent concerns have been addressed through proper permitting and completion of work, with no active violations on record as of October 2023. The building's recent renovations reflect significant investment in improving unit safety and livability, with all major recent permits marked as complete.

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Risk rating

How 5489-5491 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
82th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.3%
Moderate concern 10.5%
Severe concern 9.2%
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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5489-5491 Mission St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 26
Unit #2: kitchen cabinets replacement. exterior work. cement siding cover up the existing wood siding at rear of building. in kind. approx 500 sf.
$32,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 26
Replace kitchen sink.

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