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479-483 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1524013 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 479-483 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 1914
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 built1914
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1524013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tran Hoang David
Mailing address
479 - 481 20th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
032321

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483 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
479 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
481 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit multi-family residential building at 479-483 20th Avenue, owned by Tran Hoang David, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues since 2009. Built in 1914, the two-story structure has seen substantial improvements to its safety systems, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2019 ($14,000), a new sprinkler monitoring system in 2022 ($5,200), and related gas line modifications completed in 2024. The building underwent major exterior work in 2019, including dry rot repairs ($9,250) and stucco replacement ($13,500), both focusing on maintaining the building's original architectural elements.

Of particular concern is the history of unauthorized modifications and compliance issues, most notably a 2017 complaint regarding the ground floor conversion to habitable space, including concerns about at least three illegal in-law units, which remains marked as active. The building's plumbing infrastructure was significantly upgraded, with sewer line replacement work completed in 2022, while interior improvements included kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple phases (2017-2019) totaling over $75,000. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior concerns like paint quality and parking-related complaints, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking violations between 2022-2024, though these are external to the building's structure and systems. An active tree maintenance issue was reported in October 2024, but this falls under municipal jurisdiction rather than building management.

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Risk rating

How 479-483 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
97th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.5%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

479-483 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 23
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitFeb 06
Revision to pa# 201804095798r1. provide detail for gas line through grade beam. existing grade beam along grid 2 to resist uplift loads on shear wall.

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