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2121-2123 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1827040 3 units · 3 fl · 1958

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2121-2123 Judah St 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 1958
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1958
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1958
Total area3,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1827040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2184 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
June 12, 2020

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2121 A Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2121 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2123 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2121-2123 Judah Street, owned by Zhou Tong and constructed in 1958 in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, has undergone several significant transformations and faced various compliance challenges over the years. Most notably, between 2017 and 2019, the ground floor unit was legalized under San Francisco's Ordinance 43-14, which included installing a fire sprinkler system with 11 heads, a fire alarm monitoring system, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing updates totaling over $85,000 in improvements. The building has also seen multiple window replacements, including an $8,000 project in 2019 to install matching front windows and vinyl back windows.

Recent concerns focus on an active building violation from March 2024 regarding incomplete front setback improvements, specifically missing required permeable surfaces and landscaping, which was supposed to be addressed under a 2017 permit. This violation, filed by the DBI internal audit team, marks the only current active compliance issue on record. The building's history includes work completed in 2016-2019 for various system upgrades, including a bathroom remodel on the second floor and comprehensive fire safety improvements. Earlier violations from 2012-2013 related to heating and weather protection issues have been resolved. A brief period of concern regarding potential illegal short-term rentals in 2018 was addressed and abated, with the property appearing to undergo construction modifications during this time. The most recent permitting activity as of 2025 indicates ongoing efforts to comply with front yard requirements, with a new permit issued to address the previously noted violation.

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Risk rating

How 2121-2123 Judah St'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
10thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2121-2123 Judah St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Building Permit May 05
Remove existing exterior trim around(e)windows,apply bitchutne as needed,apply new (e)trim around 4 windows, caulk and paint to finish.all 4 windows are the back of the house and are not seen from the street.
$2,500 · Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 28
Caller is stating there is scaffolding in the rear of the building and they are making construction loud noises for at least a week.starting at 830am usually monday-friday (311 sr 101001834093)

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