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3920-3932 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6720004 12 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3920-3932 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
12 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 1904
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area9,558 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6720004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3926 Mission St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3924 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3920 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3932 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3926 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3930 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3922 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3920-3932 Mission St in Bernal Heights, owned by John Pasini, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant developments, including a recent coffee shop conversion in 2021-2022. The building is currently classified as non-compliant under San Francisco's Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (as of 2022), with work completed in 2018 valued at $70,000 for both residential and commercial upgrades. Recent building violations (November 2023) were addressed by December 2023 and included issues with the fire escape drop ladder, compliance affidavits, and gas utility shutoff tools. The property has experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple incidents reported between 2021 and 2024, including flooding and sewage backups. Several permits show infrastructure improvements, including plumbing and electrical work for the coffee shop installation in 2021-2022, though there are some expired permits related to plumbing and electrical upgrades from earlier years.

The building's maintenance history reveals periodic attention to structural and safety issues, with notable work including a rooftop replacement (2006), window and facade modifications (1995), and various street space permits. The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, revealing past concerns about fire escape obstructions (2009) and potential illegal units (1999), though many older complaints have been resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including sidewalk defects, garbage issues, and property damage concerns. A fire inspection in 2023 found no incidents, and planning records show recent activity related to a limited restaurant use on the ground floor.

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Risk rating

How 3920-3932 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
3rdpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1238 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3920-3932 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 06
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201808318973. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 06
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201808318972. all work is complete.

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