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3025 21St St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614055 7 units · 3 fl · 1880

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3025 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 1880
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 1880
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 built1880
Total area4,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3614055
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Whiteside Robin Elizabeth T Po Box 330149 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 26, 1995

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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 3025 21st Street in the Inner Mission, built in 1880, has undergone significant maintenance and improvement work in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (Tier 3) in 2016, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's safety requirements. In 2018, substantial improvements were made, including the installation of eight tankless water heaters, underground plumbing work for two bathrooms, electrical upgrades, and the conversion of the basement into a more functional space. These renovations also included lowering the basement floor for increased ceiling height, replacing concrete slabs, repairing and widening the subterranean concrete stairwell, and creating new walkways around the building's exterior.

The building has a documented history of addressing safety concerns, with a significant set of violations recorded in December 2007 related to fire escape maintenance, egress obstructions, and smoke detection systems - all of which were abated by March 2008. Earlier issues from 1995-1996 involved concerns about mildew, sanitation, and unauthorized modifications, though these were also resolved. Recent maintenance has included roof replacement in 1998 and various structural improvements. The property has faced some recurring infrastructure challenges, most recently evidenced by two sewage backup incidents in early 2024, and there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on the surrounding property throughout 2024. A current permit under review (as of 2024) pertains to adding two ADUs at the rear of the basement, suggesting ongoing development activity at the site.

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Risk rating

How 3025 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
35thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1547 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

3025 21St St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 24
Date last observed: 23-jun-26; time last observed: 8:00am; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; retaining wall collapse; ; additional information: water is pouring into neighboring properties. neighbor is unresponsive to texts and phone calls and is not on the property.;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintJun 23
Date last observed: 22-jun-26; time last observed: 7:52pm; exact location: none of the above; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; retaining wall collapse; ; additional information: their irrigation system is flooding neighboring property and destroying the retaining wall between their property and neighbors.;

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