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5556 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7066034 9 units · 2 fl · 1961

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Outer Mission — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5556 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 1961
2 or more units
9 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 1961
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area5,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7066034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Liang Xia & Wong James Kwon 2006 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
February 04, 1999

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Initial analysis

The Wong/Liang Family Trust owns this 2-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building located at 5556 Mission St in the Outer Mission neighborhood, built in 1961. The building has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements over recent years, most notably the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system in 2019, including sprinklers throughout the ground floor, a new fire alarm system, and associated electrical work. In 2017, the building was legally expanded to add an additional dwelling unit, converting storage space into a one-bedroom apartment. The property has completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building, achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

The building's maintenance history shows several recurring issues, particularly regarding moisture problems, with multiple complaints about mold and mildew documented between 2000 and 2021. Notably, there were also plumbing infrastructure issues in 2006 when problems were reported with exterior drainage pipes and roof leaks. The property has experienced periodic fire safety compliance challenges, with multiple violations recorded between 2017 and 2022, though most were promptly addressed and abated. Recent maintenance records from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing urban infrastructure challenges in the vicinity, including sidewalk parking, graffiti, and street cleaning issues, though these are external to the building itself. The building's current safety systems appear to be up to code, with no active violations or complaints related to the fire safety system since its 2019 installation, and the property has received positive inspections regarding its seismic retrofit compliance.

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Risk rating

How 5556 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
8thpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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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 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5556 Mission St event timeline

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2021
DBI Complaint Apr 15
Mold throughtout the apartment and heater doesn¿t work
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