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735-737 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1663006 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 735-737 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1663006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
737 20th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 22, 2016

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735 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
737 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 735-737 20th Avenue property is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1922 and currently owned by Yang Hung Lin & Cheng Yanki. The building has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, with substantial work occurring between 2016-2017. The improvements included comprehensive remodeling of both units' kitchens and bathrooms, with unit 737 receiving a new master bath, and unit 735 receiving bathroom and kitchen upgrades. Structural enhancements included garage beam and post modifications, including the replacement of wood posts with steel columns, and the installation of garage wall anchor bolts and plywood. Systems upgrades comprised of new electrical panels, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and HVAC improvements, including the relocation of a furnace and installation of a new wall-mounted water heater.

The property's history includes one significant code violation in 1999 regarding an illegal unit behind the garage with unauthorized electrical and plumbing work, though this was resolved within four months. The building has been subject to multiple parking-related issues in recent years, with three driveway blocking incidents reported between January and August 2023, though these are not uncommon in urban areas. Street cleaning matters related to Christmas tree disposal were reported in early 2022, and there were two abandoned vehicle complaints (in 2018 and 2011) near the property, but in each case, the vehicles were gone when authorities arrived. The property underwent several structural and system improvements in the late 1980s, including brick veneer repair and other maintenance work. A recent planning record from 2022 indicates a proposal to connect rooms down to the lower flat and convert them into a bedroom, media room, exercise space, and full bath, with an Affidavit of No Unauthorized Unit on File, though it's unclear from the records if this was completed.

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Risk rating

How 735-737 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
50thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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