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269-271 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1412012C 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 269-271 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 1917
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1412012C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amesbury Trust
Mailing address
Jackson Mcelmell & Michaele 271 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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269 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
271 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 269-271 21st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Amesbury Trust, was constructed in 1917 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building's maintenance record shows two significant permitted improvements: a completed reroofing project in December 1992 and a completed horizontal extension with new skylights installation in August 1987. These improvements indicate attention to building maintenance and structural enhancement over the years.

The property has experienced multiple parking-related issues in recent years, with six reported incidents between 2019 and 2025, including three documented cases of driveway blocking (in April 2021, February 2020, and July 2019) that required parking enforcement intervention. There were also three reports of abandoned vehicles on nearby streets between May and October 2019, though all vehicles were either gone upon arrival of authorities or complied with regulations when contacted. Of notable concern is an open case from April 2021 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk, which could potentially affect pedestrian safety and property access. The building's vicinity has experienced occasional litter and debris issues, with three reported cases in 2025 (Christmas tree), 2022 (loose garbage), and one parking-related incident in November 2021. In terms of infrastructure maintenance, the most recent building permit on record is from 1992, suggesting that no major structural improvements have been undertaken in over three decades.

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Risk rating

How 269-271 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

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
60th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 900 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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