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3309 21St St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3617001 10 units · 3 fl · 1978

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3309 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 1978
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1978
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1978
Total area10,786 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3617001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cournale & Co. 4630 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
February 01, 1989

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1000 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3309 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 3309 21st Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by Clotilde Carcamo Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1978 and has undergone significant recent improvements. In 2023-2024, the property completed notable upgrades including the installation of 25 fire sprinklers on the mezzanine floor, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade, and the addition of two new residential units at the mezzanine level, which also required improvements to egress, restroom accessibility, and balcony reinforcement. Several major maintenance works were also completed, such as reroofing ($49,000), furnace installations, and electrical upgrades.

The building had several violations and complaints between 2018-2024 that affected resident safety and comfort. Past issues included a cluster of housing code violations in 2018 related to smoke detectors, broken windows, rodent infestation, and door repairs, all of which were abated by 2019. More recent complaints from 2024 indicate concerns with doorbell and security system maintenance, construction debris management, and a violation of soft story compliance. Historical fire safety violations had occurred, including blocked exits and sprinkler system issues, though these were typically promptly corrected. The property has undergone regular maintenance and safety upgrades, as evidenced by multiple building, plumbing, and electrical permits showing continued investment in infrastructure and safety systems. Current active complaints include a vacant commercial storefront issue (as of 2023) and an open noise complaint from January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 3309 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1214 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3309 21St St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 25
Blocking driveway cite tow

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