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5850 Mission St

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7143007 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

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
Above average
avg 2.6
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5850 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 1978
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 built1978
Total area3,655 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7143007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abalos Family Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Abalos Estrella G, Ttee 136 Saint Francis Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
061517

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Initial analysis

The property at 5850 Mission Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Mission neighborhood and constructed in 1978, currently owned by the Abalos Family Revocable Living Trust. The building has been at the center of several significant issues, most notably concerning unauthorized unit conversions. In December 2016, Housing Inspection Services filed a complaint regarding an illegal conversion from its permitted R-3 occupancy (two units) to an R-2 occupancy (three units), with multiple code violations including inadequate fire safety measures, improper egress, and unapproved electrical and plumbing work. While an attempt was made in 2017 to legalize a third unit with new utility installations, that permit application was cancelled.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns over the years, including two documented instances of rodent or insect infestation in August 2021, a sewage backup in March 2021, and a water damage incident in June 2016 involving bathroom plumbing issues that resulted in mold growth. While fire safety complaints regarding alarm systems, blocked exits, and extinguishers were filed in August 2016, these were determined to have no merit. More recent history shows recurring issues in the surrounding area including street cleaning concerns, parking violations, and general maintenance matters, but these external issues do not directly impact the building's residential conditions. The property remains under active housing code violation status as of the most recent records, with no documented resolution to the unauthorized unit conversion issue.

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Risk rating

How 5850 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
17th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 93 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.4%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 65.8%
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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The story over time

5850 Mission St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 04
To comply with item #10 on nov 202544554- install permanent wirings of exposed receptacle wires in the garage area.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 14
Install water heater straps.

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