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1021 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477023 2 units · 3 fl · 1951

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 1021 Francisco 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 1951
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area3,576 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Phoenix Tr
Mailing address
Wollen Sheila C & Griffiths 1021 Francisco St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
060421

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Initial analysis

The property at 1021 Francisco Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Originally built in 1951, this structure underwent significant modifications between 1999-2002, including a major renovation in 1999 that added a third floor and a five-foot rear extension, followed by various revisions to the rear yard sidewalks and retaining wall. The building has maintained consistent maintenance standards, with window replacements (eight windows on the fourth floor) completed in 2011 and various permit renewals processed as needed.

The building's infrastructure has experienced some recurring issues, particularly with the sewer system, as evidenced by multiple sewage backup incidents reported between 2020-2022, including a notable incident in November 2022. The property has also faced parking-related challenges, with three verified complaints about driveway blocking in 2022-2024. The building's recent history shows mostly routine maintenance and public service requests, including two graffiti incidents in 2023 and a couple of general public works service requests. While there have been three fire alarm activations recorded, all were unintentional with no injuries or actual fires reported. The property's complex history includes a significant attempt to convert the two-unit residential building into a single-family unit in 2003, which was ultimately cancelled, and subsequent mandatory discretionary reviews and appeals related to the unit merger that were denied or abated.

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Risk rating

How 1021 Francisco 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
97th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 7.1%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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1021 Francisco St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 01
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