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20-24 Vinton Ct

Financial District North, SF 94108 0257007 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 Financial District North
Above average
avg 3.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-24 Vinton Ct 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 1923
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3G
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0257007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hok Luk Investment Inc
Mailing address
20 Vinton Ct # 1 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
091919

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20 Vinton Ct, San Francisco, CA 94108
22 Vinton Ct, San Francisco, CA 94108
24 Vinton Ct, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 20-24 Vinton Court property, a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Hok Luk Investment Inc, has a significant history of maintenance and safety compliance issues. Most notably, between 2016 and 2022, the building underwent multiple fire safety inspections and violations, including a major cluster of violations in January 2022 involving electrical hazards, obstructed fire extinguishers, gas cylinder safety, door latches, and various other fire code requirements, all of which were subsequently abated. The building has experienced several routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2016, revealing multiple fire safety concerns that were addressed by June 2016.

In terms of infrastructure maintenance, the building has undergone several significant repairs, including multiple roofing projects, with permits issued in 2008 for reroofing work valued at $4,500, and gas pipe repairs in 2013. Historical records show the installation of showers in 1989 to meet housing code requirements. The property has experienced some persistent issues with discarded debris and garbage on the street, with multiple 311 calls recorded in 2024 regarding abandoned furniture, mattresses, and general debris, though these municipal cases were all resolved promptly. While there have been occasional fire-related incidents reported over the years, including false alarms and service calls, none resulted in civilian injuries. The building's fire safety systems appear to have been maintained post-violations, as recent inspection records show no active violations, though the property has a notable history of requiring fire safety improvements and code compliance measures.

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Risk rating

How 20-24 Vinton Ct'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
82th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 age

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

Construction type (C)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.0%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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20-24 Vinton Ct event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 03
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