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19-21 Parsons St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1169027 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 19-21 Parsons 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 1905
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1169027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
21a Parsons St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 13, 2008

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21 Parsons St, San Francisco, CA 94118
19 Parsons St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 19-21 Parsons Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2016 when a concrete slab replacement, sill bolting, and voluntary strengthening improvements were completed at a cost of $10,000. The property has experienced multiple renovation periods, including a comprehensive updating of plumbing systems in 2014-2015 which involved installing new water heaters, kitchen and bathroom fixtures across multiple units, and a new 200-amp electrical service with four meters. Previous electrical work in 2006 included extensive interior electrical upgrades including lighting, switches, and receptacles.

The building's history includes some notable concerns that were addressed through proper channels. In 2004-2006, there were safety issues regarding deteriorated stairs with missing guardrails, though these were resolved by 2007. A compliance issue arose in 2006 regarding unpermitted window replacements, which was subsequently addressed through proper permitting in 2007. More recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to property upkeep, with several 311 calls in 2023 related to construction noise, sewer issues, and other routine matters. The building's conversion to three condominium units was approved, indicating successful compliance with conversion requirements. Recent infrastructure challenges primarily centered around sewer issues, with documented backups in 2019 and 2022, though these were resolved through appropriate municipal intervention. The most recent building maintenance records show regular property management responses to various service requests, indicating active management of the property's maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 19-21 Parsons 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
55thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 234 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

19-21 Parsons St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 30
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Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJul 23
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