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200 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414040C 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 200 20Th 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 1917
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area2,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1414040C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edward Cohen Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Edward Cohen, Ttee 200 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
041706

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Initial analysis

The property at 200 20th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917, currently owned by the Edward Cohen Revocable Trust. The building's most significant structural modification occurred in late 2000 when a complete unit conversion was performed, changing the property's configuration from two units to a single-unit layout at a cost of $275,000. Prior to this major alteration, multiple smaller renovations were completed, including kitchen relocation (1991), bathroom remodeling (1987), and some associated concrete work (2000). Since the conversion, only routine maintenance has been documented, such as reroofing in 2001.

In terms of recent incidents affecting the property and its surroundings, there have been several parking enforcement actions in 2024, with multiple cases of driveway blocking resulting in citations, and one case involving a scooter (September 2023). The most pressing current concern appears to be an open case from October 2023 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk, which is being addressed by the Department of Public Works. Other recent issues primarily relate to street-level concerns outside the building, including graffiti removal (May 2023), a defaced parking sign (September 2023), and two instances of garbage or debris on the street (2024). The frequency of parking-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the immediate vicinity, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 200 20Th 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
39th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 82.0%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

200 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 12
Sewerline replacement from curb to house foundation.
Complete
311 RequestApr 21
Blocking driveway cite only

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