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5519-5525 Mission St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6469016A 14 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Croker Amazon
Above average
avg 2.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5519-5525 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 1961
2 or more units
14 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1961
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area6,862 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6469016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
010820

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5519 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5525 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 5519-5525 Mission Street in the Croker Amazon neighborhood was constructed in 1961 and is currently owned by 5519 Mission G1 Lp. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a $65,000 soft-story upgrade completed in 2017 to improve seismic safety, and multiple unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 101 and 107, and a $40,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 to comply with fire code requirements. The building has experienced recurring issues with mold and ventilation problems, particularly affecting Units 204 and 205 between 2018 and 2021, with residents reporting persistent dampness and ceiling condensation problems. More recently, there have been consistent fire alarm system maintenance violations, with citations issued in 2022, 2023 (June and November), and most recently in November 2023, though these have typically been abated promptly. The building maintained its soft-story compliance status under Tier 3, indicating completed seismic improvements.

The property history includes multiple exterior and infrastructure maintenance projects, such as reroofing work in 2021 ($30,000) and window replacements in 2019. Historical violations from 2000 related to fire safety and equipment were resolved within two months. Recent activity includes several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris management around the property, though these primarily relate to street cleaning issues rather than building maintenance. The building's management has demonstrated ongoing investment in property maintenance and safety improvements, though some recurring systems (notably the fire alarm system) continue to generate violations requiring attention.

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Risk rating

How 5519-5525 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
4th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.5%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 54.9%
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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5519-5525 Mission St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 28
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintJul 28
Fire Escape

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