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2819-2821 23Rd St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4209038 8 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2819-2821 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 1900
2 or more units
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area14,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4209038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Samuel Raiter Revocable Tru
Mailing address
Raiter Samuel Trustee 88 South Broadway #2206 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
041516

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Included addresses

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2821 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1104 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1102 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2819 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2819-2821 23rd Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Samuel Raiter Revocable Trust. The building's history is marked by several significant renovation and safety projects, including a seismic upgrade completed in 1998 ($60,000), kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2009 ($22,000) with comprehensive electrical updates, and the recent installation of a stair lift in 2019 ($10,000). The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety concerns over the years, with violations related to smoke detection and floor coverings reported in 2021, which were finally abated in December 2023, along with a vacant storefront violation from March 2023. Earlier issues from 2014-2015 included concerns about rodent infestation, lead-based paint, damaged walls, and fire safety equipment, all of which were ultimately resolved. The building's commercial space has a history of vacancy issues, with recent complaints about abandonment in 2023, and prior concerns about unauthorized construction work in 2007.

The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including multiple roofing projects in 2000 and electrical upgrades, though some of these permits expired without completion. A notable complaint from 2014 described deteriorating floor conditions and peeling paint affecting multiple units. More recent inspections revealed issues with both smoke detectors and floor coverings, though these were addressed and abated. The building's vicinity to 1104 York Street has been the subject of various planning discussions, including proposals for residential development and concerns about non-conforming uses, though these are separate from the 2819-2821 address. Recent environmental concerns have been noted in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these are primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The building's safety history includes two recorded incidents of potential electrocution or electrical hazards, though no civilian injuries were reported.

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Risk rating

How 2819-2821 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
10th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

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 20.2%
Moderate concern 59.0%
Severe concern 20.8%
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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The story over time

2819-2821 23Rd St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 06
Unregistered vacant building
Code Enforcement Section
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 09
Building violation

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