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219-221 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210004 3 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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 219-221 Ashbury 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Franke Daniel Anthony & Gon
Mailing address
221 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041020

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Included addresses

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219 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
221 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
221 A Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 219-221 Ashbury St in Park North, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2020-2021. The property has seen major renovation work in Unit 221, including kitchen remodeling, bathroom additions, window replacements, and electrical upgrades, with the largest permit (202002114059) originally valued at $110,900. The building received comprehensive electrical work including a full rewire, installation of recessed lighting, and a new subpanel in December 2020, followed by plumbing improvements in March 2021 that included new fixtures for two bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry facilities, along with a new furnace installation.

In June 2017, a routine safety inspection revealed multiple fire safety and building code violations, including the need for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, stair repairs, and gas utility shutoff tools. However, all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by July 14, 2017. Historical records show the building's roof was permitted for replacement in 2002, though this permit eventually expired. The property has minimal recent complaints or issues, with only one 311 call from October 2024 regarding street cleaning. Two street space permits were issued in 2018, and the most recent building improvements suggest a significant modernizing of the property's systems and amenities, particularly in Unit 221.

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Risk rating

How 219-221 Ashbury 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
93th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 56 are predicted to be safer.

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.8%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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219-221 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 27
Unit 219-221: install 2 earthquake gas valves for gas meters.
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