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3021 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1564046 5 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3021 Anza St 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 1912
2 or more units
5 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 1912
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,616 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1564046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3021 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3021 Anza St in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Lui Family Trust and constructed in 1912, has undergone several significant structural and safety-related improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in July 2023, the building received partial foundation repairs costing $60,000, and in August 2022, underwent repairs including new mudsill installation and anchoring improvements in the left-hand side hallway. There were historical seismic concerns, with a soft-story retrofit permit filed in 2017 for $90,000, though this permit was cancelled. A subsequent citation in October 2019 specifically addressed non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this violation was marked as abated by December 2021.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various structural and safety issues, including reroofing in 2017 ($8,800) and earlier significant interior improvements in 1991, which included kitchen cabinet replacements in four units and bathroom renovations. The building has experienced some fire safety-related concerns, particularly evident in a 2004 routine inspection that identified multiple violations including egress obstructions and fire proofing issues, though these were subsequently abated in October 2004. Further historical records indicate inspections for illegal rental units in 1994 and 1996, which were resolved. The property has also faced recurring issues with garbage receptacle management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2008 and 2011 regarding bins being left out continuously. All recent major structural work, including this year's foundation repairs, suggests ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the building's safety and livability standards.

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Risk rating

How 3021 Anza St'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
30thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1575 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

3021 Anza St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 08
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitJun 18
Reroofing; flat roof 800 sq ft. no hot works; tear off, install 1 base; sa base sa modified bitumen

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