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5570 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7066009 12 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5570 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 1959
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1959
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area8,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7066009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
July 17, 2008

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 5570 Mission Street in the Outer Mission neighborhood, built in 1959 and currently owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, has undergone several significant updates and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), demonstrating compliance with safety requirements. Recent tenant complaints indicate ongoing maintenance issues, including an active complaint from February 2023 regarding lack of hot water throughout the building, and a 2021 report of flooding in the laundry room. The building has a history of repairs and improvements, with documented work on multiple units including kitchen relocations, bathroom remodels, and electrical upgrades between 2003 and 2017, as well as addressing fire-related safety concerns such as extinguisher maintenance and blocked exits, most recently in 2024. Various building violations in 2000 and 2017 were resolved, including issues with fire escape egress, sprinkler systems, and water damage. The property has also experienced periodic infrastructure challenges, including roof leaks, water damage, and mold issues. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to required repairs and retrofits, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with basic services and systems.

Recent fire safety inspections have documented conditions that were promptly corrected, including electrical systems and fire escape issues in 2023 and 2024. While the building has generally addressed safety concerns as they arise, the frequency and nature of recent complaints regarding essential services suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Historical permits reveal a pattern of unit renovations and system improvements, with the most significant recent works focusing on seismic safety compliance and interior unit updating. The property management has generally responded to violations and correction notices, though some persistent issues and recent complaints about basic amenities raise questions about current maintenance responsiveness.

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Risk rating

How 5570 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
4thpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 108 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

5570 Mission St event timeline

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2024
Fire Complaint May 06
Fire Escape
Condition Corrected

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