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779-781 20Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1663017 2 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 779-781 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 1927
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area4,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1663017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Felicia Delvina Kutz Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Kutz Felicia Delvina Ttee 779 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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779 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
781 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 779-781 20th Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1927 and currently owned by the Felicia Delvina Kutz Living Trust, this flats/duplex-style building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2010, the building received substantial upgrades including the replacement of 31 windows, installation of vinyl siding, and replacement of an exterior wood staircase in the lightwell. That same year, the hydronic boiler was also replaced. More recent improvements include the garage door replacement in 2011 and a street space permit issued in 2019.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to essential systems, particularly in 2010 when multiple improvements were made to enhance energy efficiency and safety. While there have been numerous parking-related incidents recorded through 311 calls between 2018 and 2022, these primarily concern vehicles blocking driveways, with multiple citations issued to offending vehicles. There have been no reported tenant buyouts at this address, and the building's overall permit history suggests responsible ownership with regular maintenance and improvements, particularly focusing on exterior and mechanical systems. A reroofing project completed in 1992 and pantry renovations from 1990 further demonstrate the building's long-standing maintenance history, though these are now quite dated.

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Risk rating

How 779-781 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
46th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1215 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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.4%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

779-781 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 27
Revise bpa 2025-0826-3948 to change beams 3b1 and 3b2 from previously specified steel members to wood members, change beams 1b1 and 1b2 from previously specified steel members to wood, provide additional supporting post and foundation elements, no changes to architectural floor plan.
$1 · Filed
Plumbing PermitFeb 24
Plumbing for 1 kitchen, 2 baths, 1 laundry, 2 shower pans

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