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110-112 21St Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1380033 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 Lake Street — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 110-112 21St 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 1915
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.

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 1915
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,397 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1380033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
112 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 05, 2018

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110 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
112 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 110-112 21st Avenue property is a well-maintained, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, containing three units and owned by Ung Muki Lok & Lindsey M. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovations completed or in progress in both 2023 and 2024. The most recent work involves remodeling and expanding the ground floor housekeeping unit (112B), including modifications to the garage door, electrical system updates, and window replacements, with associated plumbing and electrical work permitted in February 2024. In 2020-2021, substantial upgrades were made to the top floor unit (110), including window replacements, HVAC and electrical system updates, kitchen and bathroom remodels, bedroom reconfigurations, and the addition of skylights.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and modernization efforts over the past several decades, including the installation of a solar panel system (6.12 kW) in early 2022, a complete reroofing in 2003, and various structural improvements in the early 1990s such as a horizontal addition and stairway repairs. The building's infrastructure has been regularly updated to meet modern standards, with recent work including kitchen and bathroom remodels, solar panel installations, and electrical system upgrades. While there have been some recent reports of street-related issues near the property, such as parking violations and sidewalk cleanliness concerns (most of which were resolved through citations or service requests), these are external to the building itself and do not appear to directly impact the property's condition or resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 110-112 21St 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

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
84thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 106 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

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 11%
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

110-112 21St Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 11
Remove & revise scope of work from pa# 202302141977: no work at front elevation garage door & side walls, interior garage/hallway to remain, elec meters to remain, laundry sink not installed. w/d under stairs, storage closet added & minor revisions in kitchen layout (112b)
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