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1231 21St Ave

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

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 Sunset
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.

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).

Owner name
Stucky Emil Trust C
Mailing address
Lora Stucky Trustee 2621 Wakefield Dr Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
092096

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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

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
41th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 480 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 46.4%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 41.9%
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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