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563 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1563010 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 563 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
RH2
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 1914
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1563010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jarvis Edward H & Judy K Tr 145 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 563 20th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914, currently owned by Edward H. & Judy K. Jarvis Trust. The property's maintenance history shows several roofing projects, including a $7,730 reroofing job in 2005 and a completed reroofing in 1991. More recently, in November 2017, a sewer line repair was successfully completed, followed by two significant sewer-related incidents in late 2023 (October and December) involving 4-inch sewer vent issues that required PUC Sewer Operations field work to resolve. The building's location has experienced recurring urban challenges typical of the neighborhood, including multiple instances of illegal parking (sidewalk parking, driveway blocking, and other violations) between 2015-2023, though these incidents have been consistently addressed by parking enforcement. There have been occasional public sanitation issues nearby, including reports of human/animal waste and toters left out, though one investigation in 2015 found no visible evidence of the reported problem. A potential safety concern was noted in September 2023 when construction equipment temporarily blocked a sidewalk, which was resolved the following day.

The property's permit history, spanning over three decades, indicates regular maintenance attention to critical infrastructure. While the building has experienced recent plumbing issues requiring multiple interventions, including the 2017 sewer line repair and two 2023 sewer vent incidents, these problems have been addressed through appropriate channels. The sidewalk repair permit from 2002 remains listed as expired, though it's unclear whether this work was completed under different authorization. The documented incidents suggest the building's primary challenges relate to urban infrastructure (sewer systems) and neighborhood parking compliance, rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 563 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
39thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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563 20Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 04
Workers set up scaffolding in yard of residential property at 563 20th ave, despite this there is no netting and they're doing something with paint scraping and the building is old. only way to access yard is via ringing doorbell or being let in. can also ring doorbell of 565.
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