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3074-3088 21St St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611017 7 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 3074-3088 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 1900
2 or more units
7 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 1900
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area8,341 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3611017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
999 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
January 05, 2000

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3080 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3088 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3084 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3086 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3076 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
999 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
3078 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3074 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3082 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 3074-3088 21st Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Ibrahim Salti & Mary, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed required soft-story retrofits in 2016-2018, implementing critical seismic safety improvements throughout the ground floor. In 2018, a comprehensive addressable fire alarm system was installed across all three floors, significantly enhancing fire safety. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding water intrusion and interior surfaces, with multiple complaints between 2013-2017 regarding mold, water damage, and ventilation problems. Recent activity includes the May 2024 legalization of existing signs under the awning amnesty program, though there has been ongoing concern about unpermitted signage modifications.

The property has a mixed record of building inspections and complaints. Between 2017-2022, several violations were documented, including issues with rodent infestation, missing smoke detectors, and lead paint hazards. Recent concerns have focused on exterior maintenance, with multiple graffiti reports and sidewalk maintenance issues in 2024. The commercial space (liquor store) has generated recent complaints regarding unpermitted electrical work and signage modifications, though these issues have since been addressed. The building's fire incident history shows primarily false alarms and no significant injuries, with one undetermined building fire recorded. Recent improvements include various electrical upgrades, with the last major permit activity occurring in 2024 for sign legalization. The property's location has also experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, including parking violations and street cleaning requests, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 3074-3088 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
10thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 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
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 73%
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

3074-3088 21St St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jul 09
ABC referral - Type 21
Closed - Approved
311 RequestApr 06
Garbage and debris

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