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4490-4492 Mission St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6796010 2 units · 2 fl · 1918

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4490-4492 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 1918
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1918
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area3,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6796010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
205 Darrell Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
030921

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Included addresses

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4490 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4492 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4490 A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4490 C Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4490 B Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 4490-4492 Mission Street property is a mixed-use building constructed in 1918, currently consisting of 2 residential units above ground-floor commercial space. The building has undergone significant recent activity, with major renovation work in progress or planned for 2024-2025, including substantial remodeling of a second-floor residential unit (kitchen/bathroom relocations and additions) with associated plumbing and electrical work valued at $127,000. A complete reroofing project was successfully completed in 2024, and the building is undergoing a comprehensive commercial space renovation to restore its historic storefront appearance and improve seismic safety.

The property has experienced several periods of vacancy and maintenance challenges over the past years, with multiple complaints about the vacant commercial space between 2017-2023, including issues with graffiti and debris. In late 2024, there were also concerns about paint containment during construction work, which was reported through a building complaint. A notable sequence of plumbing and electrical upgrades occurred between 2016-2019, including replacing gas lines, water heaters, and electrical systems in both units. Historical issues include a brief roof leak incident in 2017 affecting neighboring property and compliance matters related to the vacant commercial storefront ordinance in 2019. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance needs, including graffiti removal and debris clearance from the property. The building is currently undergoing substantial improvements that appear to be addressing many of the past maintenance and vacancy issues, with active permits totaling over $800,000 in improvements.

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Risk rating

How 4490-4492 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
23th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 115 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

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 48.9%
Moderate concern 42.1%
Severe concern 9.0%
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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4490-4492 Mission St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jun 23
DPH referral - Market/General/Specialty Grocery
Closed - Approved
Building PermitJun 05
Rev to pa# 2026-0430-0436 scope includes shelves and checkout counter. grocery, general use.

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