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1374-1376 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1774028 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 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 1374-1376 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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 1908
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1774028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fisherman Alex & Yelena Tru 7 Bates Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
March 08, 1989

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1376 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1374 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1374-1376 20th Ave in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Alex & Yelena Fisherman Rev, has undergone significant changes since its 1908 construction. Most notably, between 2018-2019, the building underwent a major legalization project for a previously unauthorized first-floor unit, which included comprehensive fire safety upgrades with the installation of 17 sprinklers and a new sprinkler monitoring system, all completed at a total cost exceeding $115,000. This unit legalization prompted multiple improvement works, including kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical upgrades for GFCI outlets and receptacles, and the resolution of several building code violations related to the unauthorized unit, such as unapproved wiring, plumbing, and lack of proper fire separation between units.

The building's recent history shows attention to safety and code compliance, with the sprinkler system modifications being particularly noteworthy in terms of fire safety improvements. Prior to these upgrades, the property had experienced some concerning issues, including complaints about a possible illegal unit with flooding and moisture problems in January 2018, and during construction in October 2018, there were safety concerns raised about unsecured debris removal. A series of 311 calls from 2018-2021 primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these were not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The property's records show systematic efforts to bring the building into compliance with current codes and regulations, particularly focusing on fire safety enhancements and unit legalization, with all recent permits marked as completed, suggesting successful resolution of previous violations related to unauthorized modifications and use.

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Risk rating

How 1374-1376 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
20thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 651 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1374-1376 20Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Sep 02
He currently controls four (4) rental units within that building and a total of at least seven (7) apartments throughout the city. All units are under rent control, and all are rented to him by the same landlord. Despite this, he does not live in any of them and is illegally subletting the units and converted rooms (including living rooms) for profit.
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