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1283 21St Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1729018 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 1283 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1729018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Miu Kuang Temple
Mailing address
1283 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
042498

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1283 21st Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Miu Kuang Temple, was constructed in 1915 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building's maintenance history shows minimal intervention, with only one significant repair on record: in March 2016, permits were issued for in-kind repairs to address areas of cracked stucco on the front facade, a relatively minor cosmetic issue that cost $1,000.

The property has recently experienced an unusual cluster of sanitation and street maintenance issues between December 2024 and January 2025, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and waste on or near the property. Records show at least seven separate incidents involving various forms of pollution including electronics, bagged garbage, and instances of human waste or urine, though most of these cases have been resolved through municipal intervention. Additionally, there have been two incidents involving graffiti within this recent period, one of which was noted as "not offensive" and involved a commercial section of the building, though the status is currently open. Two encampment-related incidents were reported in January 2025, with one case being resolved through area clearance and another noted as unable to locate. These recent environmental issues may be indicative of broader neighborhood conditions rather than problems specific to the building itself, given the concentrated nature of the reports over a short timeframe and their primary focus on street rather than building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1283 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
42th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 78.3%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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