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20 Wood St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1070008 2 units · 3 fl · 1971

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 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 Wood 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 1971
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area3,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1070008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Janie L Owyang Revocable Tr
Mailing address
Owyang Janie L, Huey Wei S, 20 Wood St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061898

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 20 Wood Street, owned by Janie L Owyang Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1971 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably the installation of an elevator in 2013 costing $49,800, followed by electrical upgrades in 2014 to support the elevator's infrastructure. Recent environmental enhancements include the installation of a solar panel system (28 modules, 7 kW) in 2018 and a Tesla Powerwall battery backup system in 2019, demonstrating commitment to sustainable energy improvements. The building has experienced minimal structural or safety issues, with the only building complaint on record from 2007 regarding dirt dumping, which was promptly resolved.

Recent activity on the property has primarily involved external matters, with multiple parking enforcement requests in 2024 for blocked driveways, resulting in citations issued to offending vehicles. The property has also required attention from public works for various issues in 2022-2024, including illegal postings, hazardous materials cleanup (glass), and a damaged tree, all of which were successfully resolved. A rent board inquiry was recorded in January 2022 regarding fee refunds, indicating at least some interaction with tenant-related matters. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with the only notable permit expiration being a 2014 faucet replacement permit that was not completed. The property's systems appear to be modernized and well-maintained, with no recorded building code violations or safety concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 20 Wood 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
87th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 83.2%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 4.6%
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 Wood St event timeline

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

2019
Electrical Permit Dec 24
1 (n) tesla powerwall, 1 (n) tesla back up gateway, 1 (n) 125a critical load center, 1 (n) generation load center
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