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3442-3446 21St St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3607019 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3442-3446 21St 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 1928
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 1928
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 built1928
Total area3,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3607019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3521 21st St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
April 05, 2016

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3446 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3442 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3444 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

Located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, this 1928 two-unit multi-family residential building at 3442-3446 21st Street has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with particular attention to safety systems and modernization. Most notably, in 2023-2024, comprehensive sprinkler system upgrades were completed, including the installation of a new waterflow supervisory system with modern monitoring capabilities and control panel. The building has also received substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades, with recent permits showing complete rewiring of both units (including LED lighting, dedicated circuits, and new services), as well as plumbing improvements including bathroom, kitchen, and laundry renovations along with the installation of a multi-zone heat pump system.

The property has seen extensive renovations between 2019 and 2024, including the legalization of additional living space, new roof deck installation, and modernization of systems including solar PV installation in 2020. Two complaints were filed in 2020 regarding construction impacts on neighboring properties and work status, though both cases were marked as not active. A noteworthy historical context involves an attempt to legalize a third unit in the early 2020s, which was ultimately disapproved by the Planning Department. More recently, there have been multiple reports of parking enforcement issues related to driveway blocking, with several citations issued between February and September 2024. The building's current systems and infrastructure appear to be well-maintained and regularly updated, with no recorded fire incidents beyond a false alarm in 2020.

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Risk rating

How 3442-3446 21St 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
51stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 626 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3442-3446 21St St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 23
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