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21-23 Park Hill Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2608047 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 21-23 Park Hill 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 1904
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.

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 1904
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2608047
Ownership

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

Mailing address
21-23 Park Hill Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
February 12, 2020

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21 Park Hill Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
23 Park Hill Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

21 Park Hill Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by Adsanathan Kansinee & Jung. The property has undergone substantial renovation work since 2020, though much of this work has been marred by permit violations and complaints. Significant unauthorized work was conducted in 2020, including the gutting of multiple bathrooms and a kitchen on the ground floor, leading to violation complaints that were not fully resolved until October 2021. The property has also faced multiple active complaints regarding unauthorized work beyond permitted scopes, including the unauthorized installation of new windows in 2021 and concerns about excessive modifications to dormers in 2023. Several building permits related to substantial remodeling work have been issued or cancelled since 2020, including attempts to convert the attic to habitable space and add a roof deck.

Most recently, in May 2024, a complaint was filed regarding the building being boarded up since 2020 and appearing abandoned, though this case was quickly marked as resolved. The building's renovation history has included multiple roof replacement projects, extensive interior remodeling of both units, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. A notable safety incident occurred in 2015 involving electrical work following a fire, which was completed successfully. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in recent months, primarily related to garbage and debris issues around the property, though these are likely due to external conditions rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 21-23 Park Hill 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 344 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
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

21-23 Park Hill Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Aug 03
Date last observed: 31-jul-26; time last observed: 9am; floor: top; unit: top; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: urgent — active construction exceeds scope of approved permit 202504073844 the permit holder has approval for an attic conversion only, not an expansion. work currently underway goes beyond that approval: the roofline and attic footprint have been substantially raised beyond what was permitted. i have photos of the original building showing the difference. an additional roof deck is being added, which combined with the raised roofline will make this the tallest building on the block and surrounding blocks. the building footprint has also been extended eastward, beyond the approved plans. i have photographic evidence of all of the above and can provide it immediately upon request. construction is ongoing, so i'm requesting prompt review and confirmation of what enforcemen
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintJul 16
Date last observed: 15-jul-26; time last observed: 9:30am; floor: top; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: far exceeds original footprint. attic has now become another floor with increased wall heights and bigger windows and doors.;

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