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1370-1372 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1774029 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Sunset
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1370-1372 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
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1774029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Raymond & Cecilia Lee Lvg T
Mailing address
Raymond & Cecilia Lee, Trus 679 33Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
022717

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1370 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1372 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1370-1372 20th Avenue is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Raymond & Cecilia Lee Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent work filed in August 2024 involving the removal of laundry facilities and installation of a kitchenette and bathroom remodeling on the ground floor. Previous major improvements include a $46,000 complete renovation of both kitchens and multiple bathrooms in 2000, the addition of two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor in 2001, and skylight replacement with dry rot repairs in the upper unit that same year.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, particularly related to moisture and lead hazards. In September 2016, multiple violations were documented regarding weatherproofing problems around windows and roofs, which also raised concerns about lead paint hazards. These violations were officially abated in October 2016. More recently, in 2019, complaints were filed regarding mold growth in bathroom ceilings and window leakage problems, though these issues were marked as not active. The property has generated multiple parking enforcement calls in recent months, with citations issued for blocked driveways in August 2024. Additionally, there have been some sanitation issues noted through 311 calls, including reports of garbage and debris on the property. While the building has received regular maintenance and improvements over the years, the recurring moisture-related problems suggest this remains an ongoing challenge for the property.

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Risk rating

How 1370-1372 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
19th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 659 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 61.6%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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1370-1372 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 06
Remove (e) laundry, install kitchenette & remodel (e) bathroom. all work at g/f.
$32,000 · Filed

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