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2800-2802 21St St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4085015 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above 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 2800-2802 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4085015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1256 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
August 11, 2003

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2802 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2800 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2800-2802 21st Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by Stts Apartments LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2018, including a substantial $40,000 remodeling project that updated three bathrooms and a kitchen with new tiles, fixtures, and cabinets, along with the installation of a 70-amp sub-panel and associated electrical work. Earlier maintenance included multiple repairs addressing dry rot issues at the front of the building in 2006, which involved replacing approximately 800 square feet of plywood and siding.

The building's history includes several code compliance issues that have since been resolved, particularly in the plumbing and gas systems. There were violations in 2007 related to unpermitted plumbing work and improper sewer connections that were abated by August 2007, and additional gas piping concerns in 2010 that were resolved in 2012. A building complaint from late 2006 regarding unauthorized construction work and debris was promptly addressed. More recently, the property has experienced some recurring issues with street cleaning and parking violations, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to garbage and illegal parking. However, none of these recent incidents appear to directly impact building safety or habitability. The most recent fire-related incident was a false alarm in 2012 with no injuries reported, and there have been no tenant buyouts recorded at this address.

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Risk rating

How 2800-2802 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
63rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

2800-2802 21St St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 25
Pavement defect
Sidewalk and Curb
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 12
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