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1546-1548 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1865020 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 1546-1548 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1865020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dear Jerry
Mailing address
420 11th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
122194

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1548 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1546 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1546-1548 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood has a documented history dating back to its 1945 construction. The duplex, currently owned by "Dear Jerry", has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including a major electrical upgrade in 2010 that enhanced the service capacity to 200 amps with dual meters and sub-panels, and earlier improvements such as aluminum window installation in 1986 and rear stair repairs in 1993.

The most pressing recent concern involves a notable pattern of waste accumulation and debris management challenges in the vicinity of the property throughout 2024, with multiple reports (at least ten documented cases from February through December 2024) regarding garbage and debris on the street and sidewalks. These incidents, primarily involving loose garbage, yard waste, and abandoned furniture or appliances, have generally been resolved by city services, though several cases were marked as "Closed Unable to Locate". While these external conditions do not necessarily reflect on the building's internal maintenance, they represent the most significant recurring issue in the building's recent history, particularly during the most recent year of available data. The property's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural and safety improvements, with no documented safety violations or recent building code infractions.

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Risk rating

How 1546-1548 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
49th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 415 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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1546-1548 20Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Sep 29
Caller reporting neighbor built very tall fence in backyard caller believes unpermitted
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