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1458 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1834026 6 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 1458 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 1929
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area6,468 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1834026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bernie James J & Donna M 19
Mailing address
James & Donna Bernie 371 Palomar Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
071301

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1458 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1929 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, fire safety upgrades are underway, with permits issued in September 2024 for the installation of new low-frequency sounders in the fire alarm system, bringing the building into compliance with current fire department requirements. The building has successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (designated as Tier 3), which was completed in 2016 at a cost of $61,000, including additional work to modify perimeter footings. Other notable improvements include the installation of a new steam boiler and water heater in 2017 ($15,000), window replacements in 2005 (64 units, $22,855), and roofing work completed in 2007 ($6,300).

Historically, the building has experienced several maintenance issues that required intervention from housing inspectors, including past problems with heat supply (2000-2001), damaged ceilings (2000), and missing handrails on back stairs (2002), though all these violations have been abated and are no longer active. The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in recent months, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways between May 2024 and January 2025, though these are external to the building's operations. The building's systems have received regular attention, as evidenced by various permits for electrical upgrades, including a foundation ground electrode installation in 2016, and maintenance work such as garage door opener replacement in 2009. While the building's history shows some past maintenance challenges, recent improvements and regular system upgrades suggest ongoing management attention to building safety and habitability requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1458 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
13th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 708 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 35.1%
Moderate concern 34.4%
Severe concern 30.5%
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

1458 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 19
Upgrade existing fire alarm system with new low freq. sounders to comply with sffd sec. 1103.7.6.1
$16,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitSep 19
Upgrade existing fire alarm system with new low frequency sounders to comply with sffd sec 1103.7.6.1

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