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2021-2023 17Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94103 3977016 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2021-2023 17Th 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3977016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Isetta Michael A & Julie A
Mailing address
Michael A & Julie A Isetta 2 Westbrae Dr Fairfax CA 94930
Last sale
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2021 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2023 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2021-2023 17th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Michael A & Julie A Isetta, has a documented history dating back to its 1908 construction. The most recent significant building maintenance activity was a $12,400 reroofing project initiated in September 2022. The property experienced a notable fire safety incident in 2015-2016, when improper storm water drainage led to complaints from the neighboring property at 2017 17th Street, resulting in a violation and subsequent repair work including the installation of a dome drain in the lightwell area. This drainage issue was officially abated in February 2016.

Earlier building history includes several fire safety concerns, with violation notices in 2020 for hazards and electrical issues at 375 Vermont Street that were subsequently abated. The building's fire safety systems underwent attention in 2007, when a fire panel was reinstalled and upgraded from a Focus 45 panel to a Vista 128FB system. Historical improvements to the property include a 1992 remodel of the rear gallery involving window and door replacements, and a 1990 renovation involving drywall work and cabinet replacement. The property is currently experiencing external challenges, with multiple recent 311 calls (January 2025) related to encampments and debris on or near the property, though these external issues are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 2021-2023 17Th 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
80th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.1%
Moderate concern 21.7%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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2021-2023 17Th St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Sep 30
Reroofing
$12,400 · Issued

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