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17-21 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3553047A 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 17-21 Capp 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,946 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3553047A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mills-Gaines Christye
Mailing address
17 Capp St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
041917

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19 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94103
21 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94103
17 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 17-21 Capp Street in the Inner Mission is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, containing three units under TIC Building Class (4 units or less). The building experienced significant fire damage in 2006 and 2008, which led to a series of repairs and modifications between 2010-2011, including the addition of a new unit and various structural improvements. These renovations involved extensive work, including electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and the installation of a new gas heating system. The property now features a solar panel system installed in 2021, consisting of 18 PV modules.

Recent history shows the building has maintained proper permits and undergone several improvements, including exterior updates and infrastructure upgrades. The property has experienced multiple 311 calls related to street conditions and maintenance, though these appear to be primarily related to public space issues rather than building-specific problems. Historical building violations related to fire safety and unit modifications were ultimately resolved by December 2011, and there have been no active violations since that time. While there were several complaints regarding hazardous materials and vacant building status in 2005-2006, these were found to have no merit. The most recent building-related service request was for garbage and debris in October 2024, which was resolved by Public Works.

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Risk rating

How 17-21 Capp 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

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
64th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 63.8%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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17-21 Capp St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 30
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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