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4830 Mission St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6959033 27 units · 4 fl · 1990

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
Above average
avg 2.3
24
FewerMore

This building has 24 novs (7y), above the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4830 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 1990
2 or more units
27 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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.

Building characteristics
Units27
Floors4
Year built1990
Total area30,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6959033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Small Properties Llc
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
091019

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Initial analysis

The 27-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 4830 Mission Street, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC and constructed in 1990, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges. Most notably, in 2024, there have been substantial accessibility improvements completed or underway, including extensive renovations in Units 403 and 207, with the latter project filed for $50,000 in December 2024. The building's fire safety systems have received critical attention, with a $51,400 upgrade to the fire alarm system issued in May 2024 and related violations earlier in the year concerning sleep area requirements and blocked exits, though many fire safety issues have been corrected promptly. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations between 2018 and 2023, including problems with appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers), building systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, dryer vents), and general upkeep (carpets, sanitation). Three active complaints from 2023-2024 remain unresolved, involving water temperature issues, drainage problems, and garbage disposal concerns.

The building's history shows efforts towards modernization and compliance, including the legalization of an unpermitted unit in 2019 and installation of solar heating systems in 2010. Recent permits suggest ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property, particularly regarding accessibility compliance and infrastructure improvements. However, the property has faced scrutiny over maintenance standards, with multiple violations in 2019 related to fire safety, elevator lighting, and building systems, though most were abated by December 2019. The building has also experienced recurring issues with pest control and unit maintenance, as documented in multiple tenant complaints between 2018-2019. The property management has generally addressed violations promptly, though recent complaints from 2023-2024 indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 4830 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
1th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 148 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 5.5%
Moderate concern 88.0%
Severe concern 6.5%
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

4830 Mission St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 17
Unit #304: relocation of water and drain lines at bathroom. installation of (n) sink at kitchen.
Complete
Electrical PermitDec 17
Unit# 304: electrical installation in bathroom and kitchen.

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