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3601 21St St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3620001 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 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 3601 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 1941
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1941
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 built1941
Total area2,391 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3620001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Narayanan Srinivasa Trustee 3601 21St St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 14, 2012

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3601 21st Street, owned by Srinivasa Narayanan Lvg Tru, is a 2-story flats/duplex structure built in 1941 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including termite/dry rot repairs in 1999, bathroom remodels and cabinet replacements in 1996, and reroofing in 1992. More recent work includes the installation of AC to the existing heating system in 2019 and structural modifications in 2007 involving the installation of soldier beams for adjacent basement construction. A notable safety incident occurred in February 2000 when a brick retaining wall along Church Street failed, prompting emergency repairs and the issuance of a building violation, though this issue has since been resolved.

The property has experienced various maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the years, including aluminum window installation in 1987. Recent history (2023-2025) shows recurring issues with garbage and debris removal in the vicinity, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking violations. The most recent building-related permits were for street space usage in 2007-2008, though these are now likely completed. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of structural issues when they arise, with no active building violations or complaints currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 3601 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
87thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3601 21St St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 04
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