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5508 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7066002 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 5508 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusChurch
Blocklot7066002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Natl Organization Of The Ne
Mailing address
3753 N Troy St Chicago IL 60618
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5508 Mission Street, located in San Francisco's Outer Mission neighborhood, is a 1916 flats/duplex structure currently owned by the National Organization of the Ne. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including recent electrical upgrades with a 200-amp service installation in September 2024. Historical permits show earlier enhancements such as window replacements and siding work in 2007 (totaling $77,787), and two roofing projects in 2005 ($10,000) and 2008 ($5,000). Of particular note is an active complaint filed in May 2023 regarding a vacant store, which remains unresolved as of now.

The building's immediate surroundings have experienced numerous street-level challenges in recent months, with multiple reports of garbage and debris between September and October 2024, though most have been promptly addressed by city services. There have also been several incidents involving encampments near the property during this same period, with officials unable to locate individuals in some cases while others were resolved through outreach efforts. A fire-related complaint from October 2017 was investigated and corrected within two weeks. While the building itself has undergone systematic improvements, the surrounding area has faced persistent urban challenges, particularly in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls and service requests.

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Risk rating

How 5508 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
16th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.4%
Moderate concern 24.8%
Severe concern 43.8%
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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5508 Mission St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 06
Vacant commercial storefront.
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