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1921 Vallejo St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0567021 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1921 Vallejo 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,471 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0567021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Eric Brown & Marion Peters, 1921 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
February 23, 1999

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Initial analysis

The property at 1921 Vallejo Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1900, the building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, including a recent $30,000 reroofing project completed in July 2024. The building has a documented history of fire safety violations, with recent citations issued in December 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems, and a November 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements. Between 2018 and 2024, there have been multiple fire code violations specifically regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems that were either abated or remain open, suggesting ongoing concerns with the building's fire safety infrastructure.

The property has seen various improvements, including a kitchen area expansion in 2011, front entry stairs renovation in 2018, and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades. Historical records show that the building was converted from a three-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling in 1998. Recent maintenance issues have been addressed, including repairs to dry rot on the rear wood deck in 2012 and earlier work on patio waterproofing in 2008. The building has experienced several fire system-related incidents, though typically these have been false alarms or unintentional smoke detector activations, with no recorded civilian injuries. While the property has undergone regular inspections and maintenance, the recurring fire safety violations and recent citations suggest that attention to fire system maintenance requirements continues to be necessary. The property has also experienced periodic issues with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2020 and 2022, though these are separate from the building's structural and safety matters.

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Risk rating

How 1921 Vallejo 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
75thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 241 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1921 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 22
Reroofing 2,200 sq ft. tear off and install shingle. replace materials with like for like.
$30,000 · Complete
Planning RecordJul 22
REROOFING 2,200 SQ FT. TEAR OFF AND INSTALL SHINGLE. Replace materials with like for like.

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