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334-336 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452035 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 334-336 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area2,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1452035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toyoshima Michelle S-Wu
Mailing address
334 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050621

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334 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
336 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 334-336 21st Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1913, currently owned by Michelle S-wu Toyoshima. The building's maintenance history shows several significant events, most notably a 2002 electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service with three meters, and a completed reroofing project in 2006 costing $9,500. In 2019, a lead dust complaint was filed regarding migration to a neighboring property (330 21st Avenue), though this case is currently listed as not active.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over the years. In June 2006, two fire violations were issued concerning improper storage in boiler/mechanical/electrical rooms and the use of non-flame-retardant drapes/decorative materials, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has also been subject to multiple street cleaning calls between 2011 and 2024, including reports of abandoned furniture, debris, and a Christmas tree, all of which were resolved. Other exterior maintenance matters have included incidents of graffiti (2013), an automotive accident debris cleanup (2016), and an overgrown tree concern near communication lines (2011). Recent activity in the vicinity includes three street cleaning reports in 2024 alone, with the most recent being a driveway blocking complaint in September 2024.

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Risk rating

How 334-336 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
17th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1868 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.1%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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334-336 21St Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
Garbage and debris
furniture

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