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3219 23Rd St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3642065 12 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
42
FewerMore

This building has 42 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3219 23Rd 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 1916
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area8,292 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3642065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Capital Eq Llc
Mailing address
Steve Bach 388 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
110317

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 3219 23rd Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Capital Eq Llc, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received substantial roof maintenance including plywood replacement and re-roofing work totaling approximately $14,800. A completed soft-story retrofit in 2017, costing $75,000, brought the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. However, the property has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues, with several active and recently resolved complaints. These include concerns about general dilapidation, water damage, and inadequate fire safety measures, such as sprinkler system maintenance violations issued in 2023. Recent complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing issues with common area cleanliness, damaged carpets, and potential sewage problems.

The building has a history of code violations and maintenance challenges, though many have been addressed through permitted work. In 2020, there were serious safety concerns involving carbon monoxide levels during construction work, and in 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding building systems and condition, including broken windows, fire alarms, and hot water access. The property has undergone various unit improvements over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs, with most recent works being properly completed and documented. While some historical violations from the 2000s related to fire safety and security have been resolved, the building continues to require attention to various maintenance and safety systems, as evidenced by the recent complaints and violations.

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Risk rating

How 3219 23Rd 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
1th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2356 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.7%
Moderate concern 53.8%
Severe concern 38.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3219 23Rd St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Apr 22
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