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1151-1155 4Th St

Mission Bay, SF 94158 8711025 149 units · 6 fl · 2014

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Bay
At or below average
avg 9.8
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Bay average of 9.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1151-1155 4Th 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 2014
2 or more units
149 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units149
Floors6
Year built2014
Total area230,662 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot8711025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Urban Housing Mb Iii Llc
Mailing address
Sares Regis Management Co 18802 Bardeen Ave Irvine CA 92612
Last sale
020917

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590 Mission Rock St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1155 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1151 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Initial analysis

The 149-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1151-1155 4th Street in Mission Bay, owned by Urban Housing Mb Iii Llc, was constructed in 2014 and completed with various sustainable features including solar hot water systems, fire sprinklers, and energy-efficient components. The building has experienced recurring boiler permit issues, with multiple violations between 2016-2020 related to unauthorized boiler operation, though these were ultimately abated. Recent concerns include a mold complaint in February 2024 (unit 520) and three open violations from 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements. The property underwent significant commercial space improvements in 2024-2025, including the conversion of unoccupied space into a workout area, installation of new signage, and mechanical shaft improvements.

The building has documented several fire safety concerns over the years, including violations for multiple fire code issues in 2019-2024 and recurring elevator problems requiring emergency response for trapped occupants. Recent building activity includes ongoing work as of early 2025 involving electrical service updates and commercial space modifications. The site has experienced various maintenance and service issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025, primarily related to exterior maintenance and utility matters. While many past violations have been resolved, including a notable period of vacant storefront issues in 2019-2020, several current violations remain open and require attention per the most recent inspection records.

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Risk rating

How 1151-1155 4Th 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
20th percentile

Out of 20 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.2%
Moderate concern 30.5%
Severe concern 63.3%
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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1151-1155 4Th St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 29
Date last observed: 22-apr-26; floor: garage; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; hazardous appliance; ; additional information: garbage put ouside the apartment had alot of boxes which if a homeless person would light the boxes it would cause a dumpster fire. also in the garage there are liquids coming out of generator. also the lower farage where maintenance keeps all storage there are so many boxes and doesnt have a clear pathway and also there might be risk of rodant and cockroaches in the storage area.;
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintApr 14
Alarm Systems

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