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5838 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7143004 2 units · 2 fl · 1979

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5838 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 1979
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1979
Total area3,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7143004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Lily Lee & Calvin
Mailing address
1025 Crocker Ave Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
080218

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Initial analysis

The building at 5838 Mission Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1979, currently owned by Fong Lily Lee & Calvin. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, most notably a water damage incident reported in February 2024 that required inspection by Housing Inspection Services due to ceiling leaks and mold concerns, though this complaint was abated by November 2024. There have been multiple fire safety violations and complaints over the past few years, including issues with sleeping area requirements, blocked exits, and problems with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and electrical systems, though most of these were corrected or found to have no merit upon inspection. The building's legalization of an in-law unit has been in process since 2020 under Ordinance No. 43-14, with current planning records showing the status as "On Hold."

Recent maintenance issues have included a sewage backup from a side sewer vent in November 2024, and multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property between late 2024 and early 2025. Parking enforcement has been called to the location multiple times in late 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways. The property has a history of building and fire safety violations requiring attention, though many have been promptly addressed or corrected. The most recent tenant buyout records show no activity at this address. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly with water damage and fire safety systems, though most reported issues have been addressed through inspections and corrective actions.

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Risk rating

How 5838 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
27th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.4%
Moderate concern 28.3%
Severe concern 26.2%
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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The story over time

5838 Mission St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Project Jul 17
Legalize existing in-law unit of a three-story, two-unit residence under ordinance no 43-14.
On Hold
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 08
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