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423-425 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1524003 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 423-425 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1923
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1524003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sic Ling & Shuet Eng Leong 423 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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425 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
423 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Leong Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 423-425 20th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923, this flats and duplex-style structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2008 costing $5,800, the installation of vinyl siding over stucco in 2006 costing $20,516, and comprehensive window upgrades with the installation of 40 aluminum windows between 1990 and 1992. The building experienced a cluster of safety and security issues in October 2002, with multiple violations noted regarding egress obstructions, security requirements, and smoke detection deficiencies, though these were all successfully abated by December 2002.

Most recently, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues surrounding the property, with eight documented cases of driveway blocking between October and November 2023, resulting in at least two citations being issued. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of essential systems, though the structure's age (100 years old) should be considered in relation to system performance expectations. Two routine housing inspections were conducted in 2002 and 2010, with no significant ongoing violations currently on record. The most recent building permit activity recorded was a street space permit issued in 2013 for $1.00, though the nature of this work is not specified.

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Risk rating

How 423-425 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
27thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1642 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

423-425 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 20
Blocking driveway cite only
Black - Mini cooper S - 8ZIZ489
311 RequestNov 19
Blocking driveway cite only

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