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20 Beckett St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0177020 12 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20 Beckett 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 1922
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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 built1922
Total area4,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0177020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jan Ying Benevolent Assn
Mailing address
669 Clay St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
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Initial analysis

20 Beckett Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by the Jan Ying Benevolent Association. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in 2016 when kitchen cabinets were replaced and bathroom tiles updated at a cost of $3,000. A notable utility upgrade took place in 2005 when the building's electrical system was converted from 100-amp overhead to 100-amp underground service.

The property has experienced periodic inspection and compliance issues, particularly in 2004-2006, when multiple violations were documented related to fire safety systems, plumbing, and egress concerns. These included issues with the fire escape drop ladder, smoke detectors, central alarm system, and various plumbing requirements. These violations were subsequently abated, though a construction-related complaint was filed in January 2016 regarding work done without proper permits. The building's fire safety systems appear to have been a recurring concern, with violations and complaints documented in 2006, 2007, and 2011 related to alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and exits/fire escapes. Most recently, in March 2023, there was a sprinkler/standpipe systems complaint which was determined to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 20 Beckett 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
39th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.2%
Moderate concern 36.9%
Severe concern 44.9%
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

20 Beckett St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 15
Garbage and debris

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