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1258-1260 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1731032 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1258-1260 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 1925
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1925
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,177 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1731032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tom Wai C & Dinah Yee Ttees 1338 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1258 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1260 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1258-1260 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1925, containing four residential units and ground-floor retail space. The building has undergone several significant transformations and safety improvements over the past decade, most notably the conversion of ground-floor retail space to childcare facilities in 2015, followed by further changes to personal services use in 2015-2016. Between 2012 and 2018, substantial fire safety upgrades were implemented, including the installation of comprehensive fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, horn strobes, and emergency lighting throughout the building, with the most recent installations completed in January 2018 costing approximately $4,800. The building has also received necessary plumbing and electrical upgrades, including bathroom renovations in 2010 and the installation of children's facilities in 2013.

Recent municipal service activity around the property has primarily involved typical urban maintenance issues, including general cleaning, sidewalk maintenance, and occasional reports of abandoned vehicles, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024. The building's management has generally responded appropriately to maintenance and safety concerns, as evidenced by the timely completion of various permits and the resolution of a fire alarm system complaint in 2012. While there have been some issues with street cleaning and debris in the vicinity, these appear to be consistent with the urban environment rather than specific building management issues. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with particular attention paid to fire safety and accessibility requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1258-1260 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
14thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 700 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1258-1260 20Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 20
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