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1353 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1775013 5 units · 2 fl · 1951

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1353 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 1951
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area4,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1775013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sandra Solden Revoc Living
Mailing address
1806 Chelsea Court Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1353 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1951 and currently owned by Sandra Solden Revoc Living. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a complete re-roofing project in 2019 costing $26,900. Historical maintenance records show attention to structural elements, including repairs to a rotted second-floor landing and window work in 2013, and earlier roof work in 1992. The building has experienced multiple safety inspections and violations, particularly in the early 2000s, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke detector batteries, and emergency exit concerns, though all these violations were subsequently abated. A notable routine inspection in 2004 revealed problems with the fire alarm system, toilet functionality, bathroom mold, and a sliding glass door, while a 2017 complaint mentioned a downed fence.

Recent activity around the building has been primarily concerning exterior maintenance and neighborhood issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to garbage and debris on the street, including furniture, electronics, and instances of human waste or urine. These recent incidents, however, primarily concern street conditions rather than building-specific issues. The building's last documented tenant buyout occurred in October 2015, involving two tenants at a payout amount of $42,500. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of critical systems, including a wall heater replacement in 2007, though residents should be aware that some building systems are now over 15 years old. A routine housing inspection in 2014 was conducted without any documented violations, suggesting improved compliance with safety regulations during that period.

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Risk rating

How 1353 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
53th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.2%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 16.0%
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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1353 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 02
Bulky items
Furniture
311 RequestMay 20
Curb or curb ramp defect

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