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1231 21St Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1729005 4 units · 2 fl · 1975

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 Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1231 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 1975
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1975
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area3,816 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1729005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lora Stucky Trustee 2621 Wakefield Dr Belmont CA 94002
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 1231 21st Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1975 and currently owned by the Stucky Emil Trust C. The building has undergone several significant maintenance activities, including two roofing projects - one completed in 1993 and another permitted in 2018 with a documented cost of $6,200. In 2009, the building underwent a routine housing inspection that identified several issues requiring attention, including the need for improved fire safety measures (either removing combustible storage or installing automatic sprinklers) and security upgrades (installation of proper deadbolt locks on rear or secondary doors). These violations were all officially abated by January 7, 2010.

The building has been subject to regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the latest one recorded in March 2018. A pattern of parking-related issues has emerged near the property, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking and blocked driveways reported between 2024 and 2007, though these are external to the building itself. Two abandoned vehicle complaints were made regarding the vicinity in 2015 and 2022, and there were some street cleaning-related issues in 2010-2011. An apartment building-specific complaint about second-hand smoke was filed in 2011, but was determined to be invalid as per San Francisco Health Code provisions regarding smoking in private residences. The building's maintenance record shows attention to major systems like roofing, and the timely resolution of significant violations in 2009-2010 indicates responsiveness to safety and security concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1231 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
40thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 488 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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