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5036-5044 Mission St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6968017 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5036-5044 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 1925
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area4,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6968017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1463 Bacon St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
January 19, 2001

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5044 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5036 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 5036-5044 Mission Street in Mission Terrace is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Arsenio X. Lopez and Maria Lui. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a $24,000 exterior painting and window replacement project in 2015, and various structural and aesthetic updates in the early 1990s such as reroofing, new canvas awning installation, and modifications to entry doors and bathroom facilities. A notable incident occurred in 2007 when a proposal to establish a medical cannabis dispensary, "Re-Leaf Herbal Center," was subject to Discretionary Review and ultimately disapproved by the Planning Commission.

Of particular concern are recent fire safety issues, with multiple Fire Code violations documented between 2021 and 2024, including two violations issued in September 2024 and June 2024 related to permits. While several fire incidents have occurred at the property, none resulted in civilian injuries, and most were related to false alarms, detector activations, or service calls. The building has also been the subject of an active complaint regarding a vacant store filed in May 2023, and there have been numerous reports of garbage and debris on the property in late 2024, with eight such incidents recorded between December 11, 2024, and January 9, 2025. These recent sanitation issues and ongoing fire safety violations suggest there are persistent maintenance and compliance challenges affecting the building.

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Risk rating

How 5036-5044 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
81stpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 28 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

5036-5044 Mission St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 24
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 16
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