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20 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1036035 12 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20 Parker Ave 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 1929
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1929
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area9,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1036035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
190 Great Circle Drive Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
022895

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 20 Parker Ave, constructed in 1929, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decades, with particular attention to recent fire safety compliance. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed an upgrade to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements, with associated electrical modifications completed in June 2023. The building is classified as Tier 3 soft-story, and has successfully completed its mandatory retrofit work (completed in 2017) with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Between 2014-2015, the building underwent substantial electrical improvements, including kitchen rewiring and subpanel installations in all 12 units, along with comprehensive kitchen electrical upgrades in units 5-12.

The building has maintained regular housing inspections, with records showing no active violations from 2003 and 2008 inspections. There have been three minor fire-related complaints in recent years (2006, 2023, and 2024), with no injuries reported and most being resolved without merit or with conditions corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking violations, including reports of a collapsed sidewalk in 2024 that was determined not to qualify for Notice to Repair. While there have been various maintenance and service calls, none indicate persistent internal building issues. Historical records show some previous structural maintenance, including a 1994 dry rot repair in the garage ceiling, and a 1987 kitchen renovation project whose permit had expired.

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Risk rating

How 20 Parker Ave'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
16th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

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 36.0%
Moderate concern 48.8%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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The story over time

20 Parker Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jun 28
Curb or curb ramp defect
Sidewalk and Curb
Fire ComplaintJun 06
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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