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4970-4974 Mission St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6968003 3 units · 2 fl · 1985

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 4970-4974 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 1985
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1985
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6968003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Emilio V Jr & Pacita M Vist
Mailing address
Vista Emilio V Jr & Pacita 1950 Spyglass Dr San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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4972 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4970 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4974 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building located at 4970-4974 Mission Street in Mission Terrace, owned by Emilio V Jr & Pacita M Vist, has undergone several significant accessibility improvements since 2019 to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance (ABE) program/ordinance 51-16. Most recently, in October 2023, the property received an upgrade to its exterior with the installation of new fiber cement siding, covering approximately 400 square feet. This followed the successful installation of wireless doorbells and kick plates in September 2023 at both addresses (4970 and 4974), previous attempts at ADA compliance in 2020 to install new door landings and thresholds, and earlier work in 2020 involving the construction of concrete ramps and landing modifications. The building has also seen essential infrastructure maintenance, including the installation of a new 75-gallon water heater in May 2020 and roofing work completed in 2005.

Recent reports indicate ongoing challenges with the immediate vicinity of the property, particularly in 2024, with multiple 311 calls addressing garbage and debris issues, including furniture, mattresses, and loose garbage on the street. Parking enforcement has been necessary several times in 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or improperly using sidewalk space, though many of these issues were promptly resolved by responding officers. The property has consistently demonstrated compliance with accessibility requirements, with documentation showing proper permits and approvals for various accessibility improvements, including sidewalk and door threshold replacements.

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Risk rating

How 4970-4974 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
84th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.1%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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4970-4974 Mission St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 29
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestFeb 05
General cleaning

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