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342 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452033 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
Above average
avg 0.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 342 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1924
Total area4,067 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1452033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Family Trust
Mailing address
Ng Mui Chi Wong & Alex Kei 342 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
101017

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342 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
342 A 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Ng Family Trust property at 342 21st Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in the Central Richmond neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and modifications over the years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2007-2011, including a complete electrical system upgrade with new panels, comprehensive plumbing work including a full repipe of both units, and extensive first-floor remodeling that added various rooms and bathrooms. In 2014, the building underwent a major reconfiguration to add an interior stairway between floors and relocate the furnace, though some of these permits expired.

A notable incident occurred in 2022 when the property received a lead paint violation related to peeling paint on the side of the building, though this issue was abated within two months. The building's history includes some regulatory challenges, such as a 2013 complaint regarding an allegedly illegal ground floor unit and unauthorized work on the garage, though these complaints were eventually resolved. Recent months have seen multiple parking-related complaints, particularly regarding blocked driveways, though enforcement officers were often unable to validate the reported issues. While the building has undergone significant improvements and modifications over the years, most recent permits and violations have been resolved, and there are currently no active building code violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 342 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
89th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings 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 80.9%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 2.6%
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

342 21St Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 14
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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