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751 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1663010 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 751 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 1923
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1663010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shapiro Liza & Grigoriy Tru 751-753 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 14, 1996

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 751 20th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923, currently owned by Liza & Grigoriy Shapiro Rev. The property has undergone two significant maintenance projects in recent years: a complete reroofing of the building in 2012 costing $7,000, and a main sewer line replacement in 2013 that extended from the house foundation to the house trap, both of which were completed successfully.

The building's location has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, particularly between 2019 and 2024. There have been multiple documented cases of driveway blocking, with three incidents occurring in 2023-2024 and several others previous to that, including a notable incident involving a red Honda in May 2023 that resulted in a citation. The property experienced a cluster of abandoned vehicle cases in 2019, with three vehicles removed from the area between May and June of that year, including a Honda Civic and a Kia Soul. Other notable parking enforcement incidents include a case of other illegal parking in August 2019 and several abandoned vehicle complaints in various years, such as a 2016 Lexus CT200h that was gone upon officer arrival. The building's documented permit history suggests regular maintenance has been performed on essential systems, though the exterior environment has faced ongoing challenges with parked vehicles that may affect resident access and convenience.

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Risk rating

How 751 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
45thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1238 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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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The story over time

751 20Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 27
Blocking driveway cite only
red - honda - 6JWL361

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