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530-532 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1562035 2 units · 2 fl · 1984

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 530-532 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 1984
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1984
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1984
Total area4,013 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1562035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tsang Eddy & Lai Eileen Tte 726 Crestview Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
October 31, 1991

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532 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
530 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 530-532 20th Avenue is a two-unit residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1984 following the demolition of an earlier structure later that year. The two-story multi-family dwelling, currently owned by Eddy Tsang & Eileen Lai Rev, underwent a notable renovation project in 2017 that included comprehensive updates to the kitchen and two bathrooms, with associated electrical work involving lighting, switches, and receptacles. This renovation was initially the subject of a building complaint filed in December 2016 regarding allegedly unauthorized construction, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The building's permit history shows limited maintenance activity over the years, with the most recent significant interior work being the June 2016 kitchen cabinet replacement. The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking in 2023 and 2019, though in most cases officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. There were two street cleaning-related incidents recorded in 2019, involving loose garbage and waste, which were both resolved.

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Risk rating

How 530-532 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
84thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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