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5720 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7109004 8 units · 2 fl · 1969

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 Outer Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5720 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 1969
2 or more units
8 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 1969
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1969
Total area7,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7109004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
5720 Mission St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story apartment building at 5720 Mission Street, owned by Helen Wong, contains 8 units and was constructed in 1969 in San Francisco's Outer Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance events over the years, with the most notable being two reroofing projects completed in 2000 at a cost of $5,000 each. The building has experienced multiple housing code inspections and violations between 1999 and 2020, including several routine inspections of common areas. The most serious incidents occurred in 2017, when multiple violations were documented regarding lead paint concerns, window glazing issues, brick planter repairs, and weather-proofing problems with the siding, all of which were abated by August 2017. The building's fire safety systems have also been a recurring focus of attention, with violations related to the central alarm system noted in 2004 and 2011, though these issues were resolved.

Recent history shows continued challenges with the property's maintenance and compliance matters, including a vacant/abandoned building violation in 2020, though this was subsequently abated. The surrounding area has seen multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding various issues, including debris, damaged property, and parking violations, though these are primarily related to the public right-of-way rather than the building itself. The most recent building-related issues, as per the latest available data, include reports of garbage and debris, missing sewer vent cover, and pavement defects in 2024. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the frequency of routine inspections and various compliance matters suggests ongoing oversight of the property's condition and management practices.

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Risk rating

How 5720 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
66thpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 location

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Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

5720 Mission St event timeline

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

2020
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 31
Failure to comply with vacant or abandoned building ordinance 194-09 monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJan 31
Address listed as 5718 mission, which is under 5720 mission street at the bottom floor ground level. the building here is empty and they have newspapers over the windows. this storefront has been like this for years (311 sr 12014143)

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