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821-825 North Point St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026024 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 821-825 North Point 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 1910
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,588 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0026024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Crandall & Leta Q W Ching 2
Mailing address
Grandall & Leta Q W Ching T 1818 Green St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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821 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
823 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
825 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 821-825 North Point Street in Russian Hill, owned by Crandall & Leta Q W Ching 2, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1910. Most recently, the building received a $12,000 reroofing project completed in July 2023. The property has experienced recurring issues with water damage and moisture problems, most notably a water intrusion and mold/mildew complaint filed in August 2021, which was recorded as not active but not formally abated. In 2008, multiple building violations were documented, including issues with walls, ceilings, floors, and appliances, which were all abated by November 2008. The building underwent substantial unit improvements in 2012, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, complete rewiring, and heating system updates.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with documented repairs to dry rot in the garage (2019), back stairway (2011), and various other maintenance work. Fire safety has been a concern, with multiple fire code violations reported in 2016-2017, though these were generally addressed promptly. The building has maintained regular inspections and undergone necessary repairs to systems such as electrical (including meter upgrades in 2011) and plumbing. Recent 311 calls indicate typical urban challenges, including sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement issues, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 821-825 North Point 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
43th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.1%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 17.4%
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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821-825 North Point St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jul 17
Reroofing
$12,000 · Complete

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