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761 21St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1664011A 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 761 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1923
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1664011A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwong Mo Ching
Mailing address
763 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 761 21st Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923 and currently owned by Kwong Mo Ching. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably in 2015-2016 when a comprehensive bathroom remodel was completed in the lower unit, including plumbing work for a new sewer lateral installation, electrical upgrades for lighting and switches, and related bathroom improvements with a documented cost of $10,000. The building's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure as the main sewer lateral was replaced in January 2016, representing a important upgrade to the property's plumbing systems.

The building's external environment has experienced various maintenance issues between 2021 and 2022, with multiple 311 calls reporting instances of loose garbage and general cleaning needs along the street and sidewalk. A sewer-related incident was documented in February 2021 involving a sewer vent issue, though this was subsequently resolved. Historical records from 2011 noted two streetlight-related issues near the property involving a flickering and burnt-out light on a wooden pole, both of which were resolved. A double parking incident was reported in December 2019, and an abandoned vehicle case was documented in December 2021, though these were external to the property itself. While the building has experienced some environmental maintenance challenges, especially in the street cleaning category, the property itself has received necessary infrastructural upgrades, particularly during the 2015-2016 renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 761 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
44th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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