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326-328 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452037 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 326-328 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 1914
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.

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 1914
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,034 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1452037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
378 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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326 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
328 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 326-328 21st Avenue property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond district, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by the James Vanya 2006 Revocable Trust. This well-maintained flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial being a comprehensive voluntary seismic retrofit completed in 2019 that included foundation replacement and repairs to address water damage and dry rot. The building has also received more recent upgrades, including electrical system modernization in 2019 with a complete rewire and installation of new safety features, though there was a concerning incident in early 2020 involving shaky scaffolding during high winds that prompted a building inspection request. Earlier improvements from 2015 included a full kitchen remodel and window replacements for both units, totaling 15 new windows, along with various other interior updates.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though there have been some notable safety concerns, including a 2019 complaint regarding improper lead containment during renovations. Recent exterior maintenance includes multiple street space permits (2019-2020) and responses to various sidewalk cleaning and street maintenance needs. The current environment around the property is being monitored for issues such as parking violations and encampments, with the most recent complaints in 2023-2024 primarily relating to parking enforcement matters. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing attention to both structural integrity and resident comfort, with no recorded serious building code violations or planning complaints against the property.

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Risk rating

How 326-328 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
35thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1462 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 19%
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

326-328 21St Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Feb 19
Street space
Issued
DBI ComplaintFeb 04
At 326 21st avenue. --- customer states that someone needs to get to the location asap. there scaffolding on the building is very shaky and is almost about to fall. customer states with the high winds the scaffolding is swaying and about to either fall onto the building or into the street. customer states that its about 2 stories high. customer states that she did call the contractor but they cannot make it out there for another hour or so. customer states that someone needs to come and make safe before someone gets hurt. (311 sr#12028047)

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