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3484-3486 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6660061 3 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3484-3486 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 1904
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6660061
Ownership

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

Owner name
Downing William H Jr
Mailing address
3484-3486 Mission St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
031814

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3484 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3486 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3484-3486 Mission Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1904, currently owned by William H. Downing Jr. The building consists of two residential flats above a commercial space, which has been used as a restaurant (previously Chan's Cuisine, now Cuisine of Nepal) in the NC-3 zoning district. The structure has experienced several significant events, most notably a recent flooding incident in 2024 caused by a broken water main, requiring substantial repairs estimated at $25,000. There have been multiple attempts to clarify the building's unit configuration in 2022, including a withdrawn permit application and a completed documentation process that confirmed the legal use as two flats over a commercial space, correcting earlier misclassifications.

The property has undergone various improvements and maintenance work over the years, including reroofing in 2000 and concrete waterproofing work in 1996. A notable tenant buyout occurred in December 2019, involving four tenants and totaling $50,000. The building's recent history shows regular maintenance needs, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning, debris, and parking issues. The commercial portion of the building was reported as vacant in August 2022, though this appears to have been resolved with the restaurant's continued operation. The property has experienced typical urban challenges such as graffiti, sewer vent odors, and various street-related issues, all of which have been addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 3484-3486 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
11th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1136 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

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 34.4%
Moderate concern 59.2%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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3484-3486 Mission St event timeline

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