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3101 21St St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3615061 30 units · 4 fl · 1998

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3101 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 1998
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1998
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units30
Floors4
Year built1998
Total area44,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3615061
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3 Macarthur Place #100 Santa Ana CA 92707
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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3101 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1010 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 30-unit, four-story apartment building at 3101 21st Street in the Inner Mission, owned by 1010 SVP Associates and constructed in 1998, has undergone several significant maintenance updates in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, a hot water heater was replaced, and in 2012, the building received substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades including the installation of two hot water boilers, replacement of a backflow device, and electrical improvements involving the replacement of light fixtures, ballasts, switches, and exit signs. The building has been subject to routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2015, and there have been multiple fire safety-related issues, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in November 2023. This violation remains open as of October 2023, while previous fire alarm system violations from 2018 and 2029 were successfully addressed. The property has maintained basic compliance with safety inspections, though there have been recurring concerns about alarm systems and other safety features over the years, with most issues being resolved promptly. Recent 311 calls during late 2024 and early 2025 primarily relate to street cleaning and debris removal outside the building, while there are ongoing issues with graffiti on public fixtures and mailboxes near the property, though these external matters do not directly impact building residents.

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Risk rating

How 3101 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
17thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1975 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

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 60%
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

3101 21St St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit May 03
Work category: 8p; replace one existing hot water heater (serial: l11h20209212)
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Planning RecordMar 21
Public Records Request - 1010 S Van Ness Ave

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