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2217-2221 Mission St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3590033 9 units · 3 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2217-2221 Mission 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 1904
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area8,347 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3590033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
May 12, 2017

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2221 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2217 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 2217-2221 Mission Street, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone numerous significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. The property successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofits in 2016, with both residential and commercial components addressed. Between 2018-2021, substantial unit upgrades were performed, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in multiple units (102, 104, 201, 202, 203), window replacements, electrical system enhancements, and the installation of new wall heaters and water heaters. The building's fire safety systems have been consistently maintained, with a 2019 upgrade to the fire alarm system to meet current code requirements, though recent violations were issued in November 2023 regarding alarm systems and fire extinguishers that have since been abated.

More recent concerns emerged in 2023-2024, including multiple garbage and sanitation issues, with residents reporting problems accessing waste bins and concerns about inadequate receptacle capacity. There are also recent complaints from August 2024 regarding possible structural concerns, with tenants reporting daily vibrations and inclination in the building, though these issues remain under investigation. The building has experienced recurring fire safety violations over the years, particularly related to exit maintenance and alarm systems, though most have been promptly corrected. Historical records from the 1990s show prior maintenance issues, including water damage to ceilings in 1996, but these were resolved. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance attention is required, particularly concerning a missing side sewer vent cover and continued issues with debris and garbage management around the property.

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Risk rating

How 2217-2221 Mission 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
6thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2237 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

2217-2221 Mission St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 13
Date last observed: 10-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; ; additional information: expired permits for remodel 201812118043, 201301047278 retaining wall, 201210262922 foundation ;
Code Enforcement Section
Planning RecordApr 10
COMPLAINT SUBMITTED: Illegal Change of Use - Ground Floor Retail to Offices for "HOMEY" not allowed, Mission NCT requires active use. Illegal Signs.

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