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1021 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093026 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1021 Greenwich 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 1908
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1908
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0093026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2015 3rd St Bakersfield CA 93304
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1021 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, owned by Mary M. Gean, is a 3-story structure built in 1908 that has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in October 2024, the building has been undergoing comprehensive electrical system improvements, including electrical panel replacements in all six apartments and common areas, with permits issued between October 2 and October 15, 2024. In 2017, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit to improve seismic safety, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake preparedness requirements. The building has a documented history of various maintenance issues and safety concerns, particularly highlighted during a significant complaint in June 2008 that resulted in multiple violations related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and building maintenance. These violations, which included issues with fire extinguishers, exit signs, weatherproofing, and combustible storage, were all officially abated by November 2008.

More recent complaints include a December 2013 report of multiple maintenance issues in one unit (including non-functional windows, plumbing problems, and ventilation concerns) and a December 2019 complaint about doorbell installation issues, both of which were resolved. A routine inspection in 2010 and various maintenance requests have been documented through Housing Inspection Services. The building's external environment has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls regarding street cleaning, tree maintenance, parking issues, and graffiti between 2012 and 2022, which were all addressed by city services. A fire incident report indicates one false alarm with no civilian injuries, though the date is not specified in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1021 Greenwich 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
35thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 736 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1021 Greenwich St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 24
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pruning request

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