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1422 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1834001G 3 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1422 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area3,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1834001G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Suey Nin & Ha Lin Chan
Mailing address
Suey Nin&ha Lin Chan Fong 615 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
102097

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1422 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1947, currently owned by Fong Suey Nin & Ha Lin Chan. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including the installation of vinyl siding on its left and right sides in 2007 at a cost of $9,431, and a water heater replacement project completed in 2008. Earlier records show a kitchen renovation permit from 1986, though this permit is listed as expired. The property has had two street space permits issued in 2008 and 2011, though the costs were minimal.

The building's location has experienced recurring issues with public infrastructure, particularly in 2019-2023, though most of these concerns are external to the building itself. Recent issues include a public stairway defect reported in August 2023 (resolved September 2023) involving a chipped curb by the driveway, and a pavement defect noted in March 2021. Earlier reports from 2019-2020 documented various issues with curbs, sidewalks, and parking violations in the vicinity, including a resolved complaint about a collapsed sidewalk (actual condition found at a neighboring address) and several instances of parking violations. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to basic infrastructure needs, with specific focus on exterior improvements and essential systems like hot water supply, though the age of the structure means ongoing maintenance requirements should be expected.

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Risk rating

How 1422 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
31th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 60.4%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 15.9%
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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