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4458 Mission St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6796051 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Terrace — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4458 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 1923
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.

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 1923
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area7,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6796051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Joseph A Farrah, Trustee 1410 Murchison Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 4458 Mission Street (Mission Terrace neighborhood), built in 1923 and currently owned by the Farrah Family Trust 2003, contains three residential units plus retail space (classified as Flat & Store with 4 units or less). The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, most notably the aftermath of fire damage in 1998-1999 which required repairs. In August 2012, unauthorized modifications were made to convert part of the building from retail to office use, including the installation of multiple workstations and new electrical wiring, which resulted in violations that were eventually abated by October 2012. More recent concerns include plumbing issues, with two active complaints from 2021 regarding missing rain leaders and water accumulation in the building's crawl space, though some plumbing work has been completed, including a new water service installation in January 2023. The building has also experienced recurring graffiti issues as documented in multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though most have been promptly resolved. The property has undergone several legitimate improvements over the years, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2008 (38600.0), various plumbing and electrical upgrades, and compliance work in response to violations.

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Risk rating

How 4458 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
6thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Building size

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4458 Mission St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 06
Offensive
signal box
311 RequestJun 16
Offensive

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