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1307 21St Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1776002 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 1307 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area2,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1776002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Ying C & Marilyn
Mailing address
17 Amethyst Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
102694

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1307 21st Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by Kwan Ying C & Marilyn. The building has undergone several significant maintenance works over the years, including two major roofing projects - one completed in 1989 and another costing $7,500 in 2016. In 1998, there was an electrical system issue reported when fuses were blowing, though this complaint was resolved within six months. The most recent building permit on record from 2018 involved street space work with a nominal cost.

The property has experienced considerable recent activity in terms of street-related issues, particularly between December 2024 and January 2025, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the surrounding streets and sidewalks. These included instances of human waste, furniture dumping, and overflowing city garbage cans, with several cases remaining active or unresolved as of January 2025. While these external environmental issues are noteworthy, they pertain to the public space rather than the building itself. The only recorded fire incident was a service call with no civilian injuries involved. The building's documented maintenance history shows regular upkeep of major systems, though the age of the structure (107 years old) warrants attention to ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 1307 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
37th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 513 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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1307 21St Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 06
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