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2221 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0589021 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2221 Pacific Ave 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,467 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0589021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elina Yeramian 2013 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Hodges Scott R, Ttee 584 Castro St #346 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
080321

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2221 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Elina Yeramian 2013 Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1900 and contains 5 units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most pressing current concern being an active complaint from May 2024 regarding mold issues potentially related to construction work. The building is currently undergoing a seismic retrofit for soft-story compliance, with permits filed in July 2022. Past violations and complaints include multiple safety and maintenance issues in 2003-2005, such as plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural problems, though these were later resolved by 2019. Between 2017-2019, the building underwent various repairs and improvements, including deck replacement, fire safety upgrades, and water damage remediation in Unit 3. More recent maintenance work includes electrical system updates in 2013 and plumbing improvements in 2016. The property has a history of exterior maintenance issues, with complaints about peeling paint and deck safety in 2017, though these were addressed. Recent 311 calls for the property have primarily concerned parking issues, with multiple reports of vehicles illegally parking, and street cleaning matters, including a sewage backup incident in December 2020. The building's recent history shows active maintenance efforts, though the current mold-related complaint from 2024 raises potential concerns about ongoing maintenance practices.

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Risk rating

How 2221 Pacific Ave'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 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 549 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.3%
Moderate concern 35.1%
Severe concern 21.6%
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

2221 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
Planning Project Apr 30
The project proposes converting basement space within the existing building envelope into 2 ADU's (unit #6 & #7).
On Hold
Building PermitFeb 03
Unit 1-sheetrock area of replacement complying with complaint 202423914

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