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347 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1452009 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 347 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1452009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tat Man & Sharon W Cheung R
Mailing address
Cheung Tat Man & Sharon W T 1648 Overland Dr San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
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347 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
347 A 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 347 20th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Tat Man & Sharon W Cheung R. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past three decades. Most notably, in 2022, there were reports of mold and mildew issues that were transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division for investigation. The building has experienced two routine inspections that resulted in multiple violations: in 2002, the property was cited for various safety concerns including smoke detector requirements, egress obstructions, and the need for building permits, all of which were abated by January 2003. A subsequent inspection in 2009 resulted in violations regarding fire safety (fire extinguisher recharge), security (entry door locks), and sanitation (rubbish removal), though these issues were also resolved by December 2009.

The building's maintenance history includes a complete reroofing in 2003 ($3,500) and repairs to front exterior wood stairs in 1992. Recent exterior issues have been documented, including a 2022 sidewalk collapse that was deemed low priority for city intervention, and multiple reports of loose garbage requiring general cleaning between 2021-2024. The property has encountered recurring parking issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls reporting vehicles blocking sidewalks, though these are more related to street conditions than building maintenance. The most recent complaints as of 2024 have been primarily focused on parking violations and sidewalk cleaning, suggesting ongoing but relatively minor external maintenance issues compared to the more significant safety violations addressed in previous years.

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Risk rating

How 347 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
12th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.9%
Moderate concern 32.5%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

347 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 03
Work category: 1m; replace old wall furnace with new one with complaint #202650675
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Building Violation (NOV)Feb 20
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