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3620 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6661015 5 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3620 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 1925
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,988 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6661015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Knysh Michael A
Mailing address
P.o. Box 231003 Encinitas CA 92023
Last sale
052501

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 3620 Mission Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Michael A Knysh, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most recently in 2022 and 2023. Notable recent work includes a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade (costing $15,000) to enhance safety with new manual pull stations and horn strobes, and repairs to the front facade following vehicle damage in December 2022. The building has maintained regular safety and maintenance inspections, with a history of addressing various building code requirements, including a 2008 underground service conversion and multiple plumbing and electrical updates.

The property experienced several maintenance issues in the early 2000s, including multiple violations in 2001 related to interior surfaces, handrails, and fire safety, which were all resolved by May 2001. More recent concerns include reports of peeling paint in 2014 and 2020, and a water leak issue in 2013 involving a broken sewer line. The building's safety record includes three fire incidents, all of which were relatively minor with no civilian injuries reported: a false alarm, a contained cooking fire, and a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. The property's recent permit history demonstrates ongoing investment in maintenance and safety improvements, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems and structural repairs. A review of 311 calls for the area in 2024 shows typical urban maintenance issues such as debris cleanup and parking enforcement needs, though these are primarily external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 3620 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
13th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 are predicted to be safer.

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 37.3%
Moderate concern 37.1%
Severe concern 25.7%
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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The story over time

3620 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 13
Garbage and debris

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