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936-938 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6517009 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 936-938 Capp 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6517009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Uchiyama Karen Y
Mailing address
735 Webster St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
031210

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938 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
936 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 936-938 Capp Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Karen Y Uchiyama, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. The most recent major works include the replacement of garage doors in 2019 (cost: $2,000) and the installation of new windows in 2017 (cost: $4,134). The building received electrical system upgrades with a new 200-amp service installation completed in 2005. A routine housing inspection in 2004-2005 revealed multiple safety and maintenance issues, including problems with fire safety equipment, plumbing, security features, and building access, though all violations were resolved by May 2005. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and safety improvements, with permits for various repairs and upgrades documented over the years.

Recent activity around the property, particularly in 2023-2024, has been marked by multiple reports of sidewalk cleanliness issues, including instances of human waste/urine and debris, though these are external to the building itself. Parking enforcement has been active in the area, with several citations issued between 2023-2024 for driveway blocking. The building's location has experienced periodic challenges with street conditions and parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations and service requests. A notable safety incident involving a gas leak was recorded at the address, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the property has experienced various maintenance and safety compliance issues in the past, these appear to have been addressed promptly, with no active violations on record since 2005.

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Risk rating

How 936-938 Capp 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
50th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1190 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.0%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 28.5%
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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936-938 Capp St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 29
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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