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421 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0346017 29 units · 8 fl · 2005

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 421 Turk 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 2005
2 or more units
29 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3G
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.

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 2005
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units29
Floors8
Year built2005
Total area40,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0346017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Asian Inc 1167 Mission St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
041206

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

421 Turk Street is an 8-story, 29-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2005, currently managed by 421 Turk Street Associates LP. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably concerning plumbing and maintenance. In 2024, there were complaints about general dilapidation, mold/mildew on walls, and ongoing problems with bathroom fixtures. A notable maintenance pattern emerges from a 2020 complaint about lack of hot water service, and there have been multiple boiler-related violations, with the most recent being a heated discussion about permit renewals in early 2021. The building's mechanical systems have required attention, with records showing water heater and boiler replacements in recent years, including work completed in 2021 for water heaters and attempted boiler work in 2021 that was canceled due to building closure following fire damage.

The property has a history of fire safety system citations, including violations for the sprinkler/standpipe systems in 2022 and 2020, and alarm system issues in 2009 and 2010, all of which were subsequently corrected. There was also a significant infrastructure work completed related to public art installation in 2016, involving structural framing to support artwork, with associated permits totaling $90,000. Recent building maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls and housing inspections, particularly regarding plumbing and general upkeep. The building has had multiple false fire alarms and system activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported from these incidents. Recent complaints in 2024 suggest persistent maintenance challenges, including problems with carpeting condition, wall deterioration, and plumbing fixtures, indicating ongoing concerns about the building's maintenance and systems management practices.

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Risk rating

How 421 Turk 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
45th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.5%
Moderate concern 63.5%
Severe concern 30.0%
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

421 Turk St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 03
Building violation
421 turk street and all common areas
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 03
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