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1483-1487 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1833013 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1483-1487 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,357 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1833013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Riggio Kelly
Mailing address
339 Kirkham St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062520

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Included addresses

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1487 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1485 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1483 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1483 A 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1485 20th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Kelly Riggio. The building has undergone substantial recent improvements, with the most significant being the installation of a comprehensive sprinkler system in late 2023, including 64 heads and associated monitoring systems costing over $60,000 combined. Between 2020 and 2021, the building underwent significant expansion and renovation work, including a horizontal addition to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs), interior remodeling of existing units, and seismic strengthening of the first floor. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts in 2023, including complete plumbing system upgrades, bathroom and kitchen renovations, and electrical service upgrade to 400 amps, with the installation of radiant heating flooring systems also completed in late 2023.

Historical records show some concerns regarding building code compliance, particularly regarding parking and driveway modifications in the rear yard, which were noted as violations of Section 136 of the Planning Code due to lack of permits and variance applications. However, these records are marked as "informational" and "disapproved," with no clear resolution noted. The building's maintenance history includes a roof replacement in 2010 and window replacements in 2023, demonstrating ongoing investment in property upkeep. Two 311 calls from 2016 and 2019 related to abandoned vehicles near the property were resolved without incident. The property's development history suggests it was originally constructed as a duplex, but recent modifications and records indicate it may have been expanded to accommodate three units, though this has been noted as a potential code violation in planning records.

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Risk rating

How 1483-1487 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
99th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.4%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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The story over time

1483-1487 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Feb 11
Solar pv plan #6731, 5 pv modules, 400 watts per module, 2.00 (dc) kw. (5) 400w pv panels w/ micro inverters. please notify district fire inspector at the start of work 415-558-3369.
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Electrical PermitFeb 11
Plan #6729. residential solar. 5 pv modules, 400 watts per module. 2.00 dc kw system. (5) 400w pv panels with micro inverters.

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