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1321 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1775006 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1321 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,507 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1775006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Espey Family Trust
Mailing address
Jean C Espey 470 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
020796

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Initial analysis

The 1321 20th Avenue property in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, containing three units and classified as a "Flat & Store" structure with four or fewer units. Owned by the Espey Family Trust, this building has undergone two significant repairs in recent years: in 2018, repairs were made to the back stairway serving the residential floor, costing $8,000, and in 2011, a reroofing project was completed at a cost of $6,500, demonstrating basic maintenance of the property's infrastructure.

The building's immediate vicinity has experienced a number of street-related issues in recent months, particularly concerning sanitation and parking violations. Between November 2023 and September 2024, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris, with three cases of loose garbage, debris, or yard waste recorded in August 2024 alone. The area has also seen recurring instances of human/animal waste issues, with six such reports filed between November 2023 and April 2024. Parking enforcement was required on three occasions during 2024, with one citation issued in January for a Silver Toyota Sienna. A notable business-related incident was recorded in the planning records, showing a closed case regarding a market for the sale of live foods and animals, though this appeared to be abated and wasn't directly related to the current property use.

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Risk rating

How 1321 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
10th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.1%
Moderate concern 32.7%
Severe concern 24.1%
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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1321 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 20
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect

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