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308-310 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452040A 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 308-310 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 1920
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 built1920
Total area1,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1452040A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Martin
Mailing address
310 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
031710

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310 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
308 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 308-310 21st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1920 and currently owned by Martin Yee. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2006 when a comprehensive interior remodeling project was completed, including bathroom and laundry room updates, electrical work, and hardwood floor refinishing, at a cost of $28,808. That same year, a 200-amp electrical service upgrade was also completed, indicating an important infrastructure modernization. The roof has been maintained with two separate reroofing projects recorded, one in 2009 costing $7,750 and an earlier one in 1988, though the latter permit expired without completion confirmation.

More recent building maintenance includes various street and sidewalk permits, with the latest issued in 2018. Plumbing improvements were made in 2008 with the installation of a waste line through the drain in front of the garage. The property has had minimal issues reported through the 311 system, with only two street cleaning complaints noted - one in 2023 about glass that was investigated with no findings, and another in 2015 regarding loose garbage, which was resolved. A fire-related complaint was recorded in 2022 concerning weeds and grass, but this was determined to have no merit. The building's record shows regular maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the years, with no significant safety or habitability concerns currently outstanding.

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Risk rating

How 308-310 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
68th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 720 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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308-310 21St Ave event timeline

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

2022
Fire Complaint Aug 04
Weeds And Grass
No Merit

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