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1344-1346 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1774035 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above 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 1344-1346 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,914 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1774035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Philip Lim Wong Yuenie Y, T 1687 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1346 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1344 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1344 20th Ave in the Central Sunset neighborhood, was built in 1922 and is owned by the Wong Family Trust. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with comprehensive kitchen remodels completed in both the upper (1344) and lower (1346) units in March 2024, followed by a bathroom renovation in the lower unit in August 2024, including electrical upgrades and new fixtures totaling approximately $85,000. Heating and ventilation systems were also addressed with the installation of new furnaces in the garage in August 2020.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety issues that required attention, notably during a cluster of violations filed on June 19, 2020, which included problems with heating, electrical systems, security features, and mold in the bathroom. These violations, which were serious enough to result in a Final Warning Letter in September 2021 and a director hearing in December 2021, were ultimately abated by June 26, 2023. Earlier issues included a plumbing leak in June 2020 that affected the downstairs unit, kitchen drain problems in June 2019, and a sewage backup incident recorded in April 2019. Historical records show the legalization of an existing storage room in the basement in 1987, and a street space permit was issued in 2015. The most recent work on the property represents a substantial investment in upgrading the building's infrastructure and living conditions, suggesting improved maintenance standards moving forward.

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Risk rating

How 1344-1346 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1344-1346 20Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Aug 14
Lower unit: bathroom remodeling: 1. replace bathtub, vanity, floor & wall tiles. 2. upgrade electrical, and install a bath fan. 3. paint wall & ceiling.
$15,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 14
Bathroom replace bathtub, toilet and vanity . install new faucet at tub

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