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5256-5258 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7031003B 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Outer Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5256-5258 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7031003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Phil Fai
Mailing address
256 Tara St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
081204

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5258 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
5256 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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AI summary

The property at 5256-5258 Mission Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Phil Fai Lee. The building has undergone several significant transformations, most notably its conversion from a medical cannabis dispensary (Mission Organic Center) to an adult cannabis retail location in 2018, following a substantial remodel in 2010 that included comprehensive updates for compliance and functionality. The commercial space has seen various improvements including electrical upgrades with a 200-amp meter installation in 2015, furnace installation, and associated bathroom remodels in 2012. Recent infrastructure maintenance includes a reroofing project from 2004, though this permit has since expired.

The property has faced recent challenges with sewage systems, experiencing two back-to-back sewage discharge incidents from the side sewer vent in July and September 2024. Parking-related issues have been persistent, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for sidewalk parking violations. The current planning records indicate active consideration for expansion of the cannabis retail business, with a proposal submitted for additional secure entrance modifications to improve delivery logistics without affecting customer access. The building's maintenance history shows regular updating of systems and infrastructure, though attention to the recent sewage issues may be warranted. The property has generally adhered to regulatory requirements, with only one noted violation regarding illuminated signage that was subsequently abated.

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Risk rating

How 5256-5258 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
59th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 68.1%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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5256-5258 Mission St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Feb 13
Conditional Use Authorization for expansion of Mission Organic Cannabis Retail business to include building common space to be used as a secure entrance to a receiving area for deliveries and vendors. It will provide a separate point of entrance and will not interfere with customers. Connection will be provided by a separate secure door.
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