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1375-1377 21St Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1776009I 2 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 1375-1377 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 1940
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 built1940
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1776009I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Family Trust
Mailing address
John C & Sandra J Kwan, Tru 273 Mallorca Way San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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1377 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1375 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Kwan Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1375-1377 21st Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, which was constructed in 1940. The building's maintenance history shows some significant infrastructure work, including a reroofing project completed in 2004 at a cost of $4,600, and an electrical service upgrade in 2009 that increased capacity to 150 amps, adding washer and dryer facilities. However, most concerning is a pattern of recent sewer-related issues, with three documented sewer vent problems occurring in 2024 (in April, May, and June), indicating potential ongoing plumbing system challenges.

The building has experienced various other maintenance and neighborhood issues over the past two years, including multiple incidents of driveway blocking requiring parking enforcement (most recently in April 2023), and public cleaning matters such as human or animal waste removal and loose garbage incidents (recorded between October 2023 and January 2024). A request for tree pruning made in November 2022 was cancelled due to city-wide policy changes under Prop-E, which prioritized certain tree maintenance work. While these incidents provide a snapshot of the building's immediate surroundings and maintenance history, it's important to note that many of these issues relate to the public space rather than the building itself and were resolved through appropriate city services.

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Risk rating

How 1375-1377 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
79th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 171 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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 (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.4%
Moderate concern 8.6%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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