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3992-3996 Mission St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6721002 14 units · 2 fl · 1979

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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3992-3996 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 1979
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1979
Total area15,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6721002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
John R Hobson & Susan J Hob 675 Handley Trail Emerald Hills CA 94062
Last sale
January 21, 2005

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3992 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
3996 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

Located in Bernal Heights, 3992-3996 Mission Street is a 2-story multi-family residential building owned by Hobson Trust 2002, containing 14 units and constructed in 1979. The property has undergone several significant upgrades to its fire safety systems in recent years, including a 2023 retrofit to addressable fire alarm systems, a 2021 wireless fire alarm system installation, and multiple fire alarm-related complaints and violations (most recently in 2023). There are currently multiple active violations from a November 2022 health and safety inspection, including issues with smoke enclosure doors, gas shutoff tools, structural maintenance, and water heater safety features that remain unresolved as of October 2023. The building's maintenance history shows regular improvements, such as a 2006 window replacement project (installing 59 vinyl windows), a 2011 storefront remodeling, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, including a new furnace installation in 2012.

The property has experienced several incidents and complaints over the years, including unauthorized conversions and construction work in the early 2000s related to a garage-to-storefront conversion, and a 2007 complaint regarding garage conversion to a church use. Fire safety has been a recurring focus, with multiple fire system violations and alarms recorded between 2005 and 2023, though most issues have been promptly corrected once identified. The building's systems have received consistent attention, with recent improvements including low-frequency alarm horns installation in 2022, though the active 2022 violations suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent months primarily related to street cleaning and debris issues, suggesting ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 3992-3996 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3992-3996 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Apr 26
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
DBI ComplaintJan 16
Date last observed: 15-jan-26; floor: all floors; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; mold; broken appliances; leaky fixtures; ; additional information: mold painted over in garage ceiling. mold in units and outdoor patio ;

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