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446 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1525033 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 446 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 1962
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,224 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1525033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grace Mei Louie Lock Revoc
Mailing address
Lock Grace Mei Louie Truste 446 20Th Ave Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 446 20th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Grace Mei Louie Lock Revoc, has undergone significant renovations in recent years. Most notably, between 2021 and 2022, four units (2, 3, 5, and 6) received comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels, including electrical upgrades, new fixtures, and plumbing modifications, with project costs totaling over $150,000. The building, constructed in 1962 and consisting of two stories, previously faced several safety and maintenance issues in 2002, including violations related to fire safety (smoke enclosure doors, egress obstructions, fire extinguishers) and electrical systems, all of which were resolved by December 2002.

More recent maintenance history shows attention to building upkeep, with window replacements, stucco repairs, and roofing work documented in 2010. There have been ongoing tree-related concerns near the property, with multiple reports in 2024 regarding property damage and overgrowth, while a construction-related sidewalk blockage was documented in 2023. The building has experienced some fire safety incidents, though all were determined to be non-threatening situations, including good intent calls and false alarms. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blockages and illegal parking, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems. The property's maintenance record shows regular inspection and prompt attention to identified issues, with no active violations or complaints as of the current date.

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Risk rating

How 446 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
50th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 9.3%
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

446 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Nov 15
Full demo and remodel of bathroom requiring new shower, toilet and small plumbing modification. one shower pan. 2/f
Complete
Electrical PermitNov 15
Full demo of bathroom and remodel requiring new receptacles, gfci and lighting. 2 lights, 2 switches, 2 receptacles, 1 fan.

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